Marius Hammer Norway signed pair of Dragon Head bowls

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A SUPERB AND RARE PAIR OF DRAGONS HEAD BOWLS BY MARIUS HAMMER OF NORWAY c1890 These are very rare and special bowls by the famed Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer. His work is exceedingly collectable and of the highest quality. Hammer worked in Bergen Norway between 1847 and 1927. These bowls epitomize the dragon style or national romantic style that swept the scandinavian countries around the turn of the last century. They have great lines and drama in them along with wonderful quality. Dragon head bowls have been used as drinking vessels in Norway for hundreds of years. These Viking images are beautifully translated into these small bowls! They are each 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) long and 1 5/8 inches (4.2 cm) wide. They are each hallmarked with MH for Marius Hammer and 830.
Marius Hammer Norway signed pair of Dragon Head bowls
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A SUPERB AND RARE PAIR OF DRAGONS HEAD BOWLS BY MARIUS HAMMER OF NORWAY c1890
These are very rare and special bowls by the famed Norwegian silversmith Marius Hammer.  His work is exceedingly collectable and of the highest quality.  Hammer worked in Bergen Norway between 1847 and 1927.  These bowls epitomize the dragon style or national romantic style that swept the scandinavian countries around the turn of the last century.  They have great lines and drama in them along with wonderful quality.  Dragon head bowls have been used as drinking vessels in Norway for hundreds of years.  These Viking images are beautifully translated into these small bowls!  They are each 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) long and 1 5/8 inches (4.2 cm) wide.  They are each hallmarked with MH for Marius Hammer and 830.
Hammer, a superb silversmith, worked during the period of Georg Jensen during the golden age of Scandinavian silversmithing.  These are truly wonderful pieces!
If you are looking for a truly fantastic quality piece of Scandinavian silver, or a dragon motif antique you will be thrilled.  The combination of the Dragons heads, design and famous maker makes them just the best of the best!  Treat yourself or a loved one to a true treasure they will love forever!
Please be sure and look at our other auctions for more wonderful treasures which we have discovered from around the world including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian pieces as well as Scandinavian Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish silver and gold, Portrait Miniatures, Austrian Vienna Bronze, and Miniatures!
This auction is only for the Marius Hammer bowls.
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