Up for sale is an antique Sterling silver and enamel brooch from Norway.

It measures 4 " long and weighs 9.35 grams. Some enamel has fallen out, see photos.

Hallmark is that of Jacob Tostrup - Oslo, Norway (b. 1806 d. 1890) 

In 1848 Jacob created the enameled insignia for the new founded Order of St. Olav and was soon put in charge of all the Order’s production.

Noticed for the high quality of his work, J. Tostrup was named Royal Court Jeweler and was appointed a Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav for his work as a goldsmith.

Jacob’s son, Oluf Tostrup (1842 - 1882) became involved in his father’s business when he was very young. He was one of the first to encourage the revival of ancient Norwegian enamel techniques. In 1881 Oluf was appointed sole owner of J. Tostrup company, but he died prematurely the following year.

In 1884 Jacob Tostrup took his grandson-in-law, Torolf Prytz (1858 – 1938) as a partner. At Jacob’s death in 1890 he took over the business. He specialized in filigree and became one of the most prominent Art Nouveau designers. In 1900 he exhibited at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, where he received a Gold medal.

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