Antique Silver Moonstone Skonvirke Brooch by William Fuglede Intaglio 2 mm north to south

2 mm north to south and 18 mm across

but imagine the awe and wonder of a piece like this

the intricately detailed workmanship contrasts perfectly with the mirror like finish of the sides and back

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Antique Silver Moonstone Skonvirke Brooch by William Fuglede Intaglio 2 mm north to southLike Jugenstil in Germany, Skonvirke was the name of the movement in Denmark which paralleled the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements in England and France, and like Jugenstil, it was named for a magazine. While Georg Jensen was perhaps the most famous of the Skonvirke movement, William Fuglede was also very well known, and produced jewelry in Copenhagen from 1907 1937. His jewels all have wonderful swirling lines and while hollow, they have a