Monday, February 14, 2011

Who's the Designer??

I ran across this website for Scandanavian designer marks...
There are other websites that are good too, but I liked this one cuz there are actual pics of the marks which I liked so I get a feel for the desigs - that's nice for when I'm out looking for stuff...

http://www.scandinaviansilver.co.uk/names

Anton Michelsen







Here is the listing description -










A BEAUTIFUL VERY LARGE VINTAGE ANTON MICHELSEN BOOMERANG STYLE NECKLACE 16''INCHES IN LENGTH THIS BEAUTY WEIGHS A WHOPPING 94.3 GRAMS. OR 3.33 OUNCES.NECKLACE HAS THE ANTON MICHELSEN MARK (CROWN TRIANGLE WITH AM)AND MARKED ''STERLING DENMARK'' IN RECTANGLE SHAPED BOX.ALSO STAMPED INITIALS ''EJ'' FOR EIGEL JENSEN.THIS NECKLACE WAS DESIGNED BY SILVERSMITH EIGEL JENSEN AND CROWN JEWELRER TO THE ROYAL COURT OF DENMARK FOR ANTON MICHELSEN.

This item just sold on ebay for an impressive $2,475

Bert Nienhuis Denmark







Here is a pic of my BN piece - I have never worn it but I really like...

Here is another example of his work






From Worthpoint 2008
This vintage (I believe pre-1980) necklace is marked Denmark and BN for Bert Nienhuis. The unclasped chain is 25" long and 4mm wide. The pendant is 2 1/8" in diameter and has gold, blue, black, and white enamel. It is 3 3/16" high if you include the silver peg-like piece. It's in excellent condition.


I googled Bert Nienhuis - and there were a couple of Bert's - one who passed away in 1960 that did earthenware - and another that still works and does painting workshops in Curacao (sp?). I think its the latter but not sure - if you know which, pls let me know....Tia