NILS ERIK ELVIK 1930 Norway Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Bracelet In Sterling Silver
An art-deco bracelet designed by Nils Erik Elvik (1853-1935).
This a beautiful bracelet created in Oslo Norway by Nils Erik Elvik, back in 1930. The bracelet was crafted with bubbles geometric patterns in solid sterling silver and fitted with a concealed spring ring lock. The bracelet is composed by seven round links which are embellished with engine turned guilloche topped with black and opalescent white enamels. The round links are connected by rectangular elements decorated with engraved and incised designs.
Nils Erik Elvik
Behind the Norwegian company of Elvik & Co., stands a famous dynasty of silversmiths of several generations. First, its founder Nils Erik Elvik (1853-1935), then his son Nils Martin Elvik (1887-1948), and grandsons Arnold and Edward. Having received a master’s certificate in 1911, Nils Martin opened a workshop named “Nils M. Elvik Silver and Enamel Factory”. According to the name, the basis of his production was enamel products. His sons were involved in jewelry from childhood, and when the grew up, their father opened another factory for the production of silver and enamel products. Edward headed the factory in 1938. Officially registered in 1941, Elvik & Co items appeared long before the registration, in the late 19th century. Its founder, Edward Elvik, named the family company after his grandfather, the founder of a dynasty of silversmiths. Initially created to sell products of a family business consisting of two factories, Elvik & Co. expanded. Arnold Elvik (b. 1918), another son of Nils Martin, entered the family business in 1942 and ran another Elvik company from 1947 as a workshop business. After the death of Nils Martin in 1948, his sons closed one factory. Finally, the Elvik & Co company was a workshop and store selling silver and enamel products. The company was initially located at Storgateen 20, then moved to Vindern (since 1986) and then to Bryn, Oslo.
Country: Oslo Norway.
Period: Art-Deco, 1930.
Artist: Nils Erik Elvik.
Weight: 13.6 Grams, (8.75 Dwt).
Length: 7.25 Inches, (18.4 Cm).
Measurements: The width is 16 mm (0.63 Inches).
Hallmarks: Each part is stamped with the maker's mark monogram, the mark for the assay and warranty of the silver and signed as follows, "NE STERLING".
Collateral: This bracelet by Nils Erik Elvik is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this bracelet by Nils Erik Elvik is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver and all parts are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B070825ANMJ/.3923
