Noted Norwegian designer Astri Holthe opened her workshop, which specialized in pewter but also sometimes utilized silver, in 1940. This highly detailed brooch features a woman on a wooded mountain, surrounded by a floral motif and topped with a cow’s face. She is blowing a large horn. The brooch has a loop at the top of the back which allows it to be worn as a pendant. Marked TINN (for pewter), this is a known Holthe design. C-clasp holds well.
Measures 2-1/4 inches in diameter.
Excellent vintage condition. Normal patina of vintage pewter has been left undisturbed.
KM-022325-A22
Noted Norwegian designer Astri Holthe opened her workshop, which specialized in pewter but also sometimes utilized silver, in 1940. This highly detailed brooch features a woman on a wooded mountain, surrounded by a floral motif and topped with a cow’s face. She is blowing a large horn. The brooch has a loop at the top of the back which allows it to be worn as a pendant. Marked TINN (for pewter), this is a known Holthe design. C-clasp holds well.
Measures 2-1/4 inches in diameter.
Excellent vintage condition. Normal patina of vintage pewter has been left undisturbed.
KM-022325-A22
