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Unisex Norwegian 830 silver brooch by Emil Høye, circa 1930, featuring a stylised Viking ship with dragon-head prow on sculpted waves, length about 5.9 cm and height about 1.4 cm, marked 830S, EH, REG.NGF and N in a square cartouche, in good antique condition with light wear.
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Antique Norwegian silver brooch by Emil Høye (1875–1958), executed in 830 silver and dating from around 1930.
The elongated brooch depicts a Viking ship on stylized waves. The ship is intricately worked with a dragon head at the prow, a raised sail and a row of round shields along the side. The waves are also strongly stylized, ending in graceful curls at both ends.
The design aligns with the Norwegian Viking Revival / dragon style, in which motifs from the Viking Age and medieval Scandinavian art were reinterpreted.
Emil Høye is regarded as an important Norwegian goldsmith and designer, who played a major role in early 20th-century Norwegian Jugendstil.
On the back the brooch is extensively hallmarked with 830S, the EH master mark of Emil Høye, REG.NGF and an N in a square cartouche.
The N-cartouche was registered in Norway in 1929 by the manufacturers’ group within the Norwegian association of gold- and silversmith suppliers. This means the brooch could not have been made before 1929. Based on these hallmarks and the design, it is dated to around 1930. The REG.NGF designation refers to registration with Norges Gullsmedforbund, the Norwegian goldsmiths’ federation.
The brooch is in good antique condition, especially considering its age. There are light signs of use but no troubling damage. The detailing of the ship and waves is still beautifully preserved and the hallmarks are clearly legible.
Details:
- Maker/Designer: Emil Høye
- Provenance: Norway
- Period: ca. 1930
- Style: Viking Revival / dragon style
- Material: silver
- Silver content: 830/1000
- Length: ca. 5.9 cm
- Height: ca. 1.4 cm
- Motif: Viking ship with dragon head and stylized waves
- Hallmarks: 830S, EH, REG.NGF and N in square cartouche
- Condition: good antique condition with light signs of use appropriate to age
The photos are an integral part of the description. Please view them carefully to get a good impression of the condition and any signs of wear.
The jewelry item will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.
Any customs duties, VAT and other duties or ancillary costs are not included in the sale price and are the buyer’s full responsibility.
Seller's Story
I am Melanie, a graduate goldsmith with a specialization in vintage and antique jewelry.
My love for jewelry has been with me since childhood: weekends I spent at markets and fairs, fascinated by the craftsmanship and the stories behind each piece.
After completing my training as a goldsmith, I combined my technical knowledge with my passion for heritage in my company Feniks.
There I focus on jewelry with character — carefully selected pieces in gold and silver, that exude quality, craftsmanship and originality.
Each piece of jewelry is checked for authenticity and stands for sustainable beauty: timeless, not trend-bound, and with respect for the craft.
Translated by Google TranslateAntique Norwegian silver brooch by Emil Høye (1875–1958), executed in 830 silver and dating from around 1930.
The elongated brooch depicts a Viking ship on stylized waves. The ship is intricately worked with a dragon head at the prow, a raised sail and a row of round shields along the side. The waves are also strongly stylized, ending in graceful curls at both ends.
The design aligns with the Norwegian Viking Revival / dragon style, in which motifs from the Viking Age and medieval Scandinavian art were reinterpreted.
Emil Høye is regarded as an important Norwegian goldsmith and designer, who played a major role in early 20th-century Norwegian Jugendstil.
On the back the brooch is extensively hallmarked with 830S, the EH master mark of Emil Høye, REG.NGF and an N in a square cartouche.
The N-cartouche was registered in Norway in 1929 by the manufacturers’ group within the Norwegian association of gold- and silversmith suppliers. This means the brooch could not have been made before 1929. Based on these hallmarks and the design, it is dated to around 1930. The REG.NGF designation refers to registration with Norges Gullsmedforbund, the Norwegian goldsmiths’ federation.
The brooch is in good antique condition, especially considering its age. There are light signs of use but no troubling damage. The detailing of the ship and waves is still beautifully preserved and the hallmarks are clearly legible.
Details:
- Maker/Designer: Emil Høye
- Provenance: Norway
- Period: ca. 1930
- Style: Viking Revival / dragon style
- Material: silver
- Silver content: 830/1000
- Length: ca. 5.9 cm
- Height: ca. 1.4 cm
- Motif: Viking ship with dragon head and stylized waves
- Hallmarks: 830S, EH, REG.NGF and N in square cartouche
- Condition: good antique condition with light signs of use appropriate to age
The photos are an integral part of the description. Please view them carefully to get a good impression of the condition and any signs of wear.
The jewelry item will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.
Any customs duties, VAT and other duties or ancillary costs are not included in the sale price and are the buyer’s full responsibility.
Seller's Story
I am Melanie, a graduate goldsmith with a specialization in vintage and antique jewelry.
My love for jewelry has been with me since childhood: weekends I spent at markets and fairs, fascinated by the craftsmanship and the stories behind each piece.
After completing my training as a goldsmith, I combined my technical knowledge with my passion for heritage in my company Feniks.
There I focus on jewelry with character — carefully selected pieces in gold and silver, that exude quality, craftsmanship and originality.
Each piece of jewelry is checked for authenticity and stands for sustainable beauty: timeless, not trend-bound, and with respect for the craft.
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Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Scandinavian design
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
3.6 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
Norway
Title additional information
Emil Høye
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