Sterling jewelry bearing this mark is
from Albert Horwig Co., founded in about 1940. The pieces exhibit
a Scandinavian influence and were very well made, but seem to have
escaped attention of collectors despite their quality and lack of
abundance. |
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Viking Craft Lady Slipper Orchid
Brooch
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Realistic and shapely,
this cast sterling brooch is an elegant representation of this strange
and exotic orchid blossom. The fluidity of the design is delightful.
Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 by 2 1/4” |
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SV026 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Clematis Floral Brooch & Earrings
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Like all Viking Craft pieces, this floral set exhibits flowing lines while creating a detailed representation of the plant. The screw back earrings are perfect replicas of the brooch. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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Brooch: 2
1/2
by 1 3/4", Earrings: 1 by 3/4" |
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SV029 |
$260 |
Viking Craft Floppy Bow Brooch
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The loose arrangement
of this large bow brooch gives it a relaxed but elegant styling.
Beautifully constructed; exceptional condition. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 3/4 by
2” |
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SV035 |
$180 |
Viking Craft Sterling Hibiscus Brooch
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This is a very realistic rendition of the
beloved Hawaiian hibiscus flower. Like all the pieces from this
maker, the brooch is nicely made of heavy cast sterling. Matching
piece: SV002
[earrings] Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 1/2 by 2
1/4" |
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SV018 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Luxurious Bow Earrings
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These elegant and beautifully rendered bows have luxurious loops as if made from soft satin ribbon. Excellent condition; screw-back style. Matching brooch:
SV021.
Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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1 by 1" |
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SV028 |
$92 |
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Viking Craft Luxurious Bow Brooch
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Simple but exquisite, this elegant bow
brooch seems to be made from a wide, soft ribbon. Excellent
condition; cast sterling. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 1/2 by 2
1/4" |
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SV021 |
$180 |
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Viking Craft Acorn Six-Link Bracelet
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Like all the pieces
from this rarely seen company, this sterling bracelet has a realistic
design of acorns and leaves and solid construction. See item
SV016 for the shorter 5-link bracelet. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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7 1/2 by ⅝" |
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SV024 |
$190 |
Viking Craft Double Hops Brooch
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This graceful cast
sterling brooch represents double hops blossoms - a refreshingly unusual
subject for jewelry. Exceptional condition. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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1⅞ by 1⅞" |
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SV034 |
$162 |
Viking Craft Sterling Trillium Brooch
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This lyrical and well made sterling brooch
depicts a single woodland trillium blossom with one large curling leaf.
A lovely piece from a rarely seen maker. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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Reference:
Rezazadeh,
Collectible Silver Jewelry,
p. 61
[similar piece] |
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3 by 1 3/4" |
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SV013 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Sterling Peacock Earrings
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These stunning peacock
screw-back earrings have a swirling modern design and a bit of attitude.
It's a refreshing interpretation on this popular bird. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off
Des Pat
131652 |
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Reference:
click here for
the 1942 patent |
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1 by 1" |
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SV037 |
$96 |
Viking Craft Sterling Peony Brooch
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This solid cast silver floral brooch
illustrates a fluffy peony that's partly opened. The curl to the
left lends a note of whimsy to the design. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 by 1 3/4" |
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SV015 |
$145 |
Lily Leaf Brooch & Earrings
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An unusual design of long lily leaves, like those of
calla lilies, gathered with a ribbon. The sleek curves are very
striking in this rare set. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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Brooch: 3 1/4 by 1 1/2";
Earrings:
⅞
by ⅝" |
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SV033 |
$270 |
Viking Craft Fish & Bubbles Brooch
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This darling fish is
surrounded by swirling waves and bubbles. Such happy expression!
Exceptional condition; one of their older pieces. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling |
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2 1/4 by
1⅜” |
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SV041 |
$165 |
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Viking Craft Large Calla Lily
Brooch
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The company made several pieces of this
swirling calla lily design, and this hefty cast sterling brooch is the
larger version. Excellent condition. Matching pieces:
SV007
[smaller brooch],
SV003,
SV004
[bracelets]. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Des Pat 1196666 |
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Reference:
click here for
the 1940 patent |
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2 1/4 by 2⅛" |
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SV017 |
$160 |
Viking Craft Double Mallow Brooch
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This lovely cast
sterling brooch doubles the pleasure of this unusual flower with two
mallow blossoms and their leaves
swirling opposite each other. Marked: Viking Craft Sterling |
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2⅜ by 1" |
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SV001 |
$125 |
Viking Craft Mallow Bracelet & Earrings
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This lovely sterling bracelet and
screw-back earring set features exotic blossoms of the mallow family
(which includes hibiscus flowers). Both flowers and maker are
rarely seen. Excellent condition. See item
SV001 for the matching brooch. Marked:
Viking Craft Sterling |
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Bracelet:
6 1/2 by 3/4"; Earrings: 1 by 3/4" |
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SV009 |
$285 |
Viking Craft Large Mallow Blossom Brooch
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This is a stunning brooch that is both
graceful and dramatic, and substantial in weight. Like other
pieces from this rare maker, it's beautifully made cast sterling silver.
See items SV009 and
SV001 for companion pieces.
Marked: Viking Craft Sterling, Reg US Pat Off |
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2 1/2 by 2" |
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SV010 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Sterling Fish Brooch
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This rarely seen fanciful fish brooch has
gracefully frilly fins and tail with a sleek body. An unusual
figural in excellent condition. Marked: Viking Craft Sterling
Reg US Pat Off |
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2 1/2 by 2⅜" |
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SV012 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Jack-in-the-Pulpit Lily Brooch
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A striking piece, this
large swirling brooch depicts a woodland Jack-in-the-Pulpit lily with leaves.
See item SV005 for the matching
bracelet. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling |
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2 1/4" diam. |
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SV036 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Double Trillium Brooch
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Twin trillium blossoms
swirl around each other in this artistic brooch. With an
elliptical shape, it can be worn in a number of directions. See
item SV013 for a similar design. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2⅛ by
1 1/4" |
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SV030 |
$125 |
Viking Craft Curly Petal Floral Bracelet
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This rare 6 link bracelet
has a fanciful
design of swirling curled petal flowers resembling cone flowers.
Very fun and fluid! Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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7 1/4 by 3/4” |
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SV039 |
$195 |
Viking Craft Calla Lily Spray Brooch
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This spray of calla lily
blossoms is a splendid representation of springtime in cast sterling
silver. Wearing it at different angles gives it a fresh look each
time. The date of the piece is assured by the engraved inscription
on the back: V.W.S. - 5-'45
Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 1/2 by 1
3/4" |
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SV027 |
$175 |
Viking Craft Fluffy Floral Brooch
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This unusual flower is realistically
portrayed with the veined petals and berries, yet with a modernist flair. Like the other
pieces from this rarely seen maker, it's dimensional and cast sterling
silver. Marked:
Viking Craft Sterling Reg US Pat Off
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2 by 2" |
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SV014 |
$125 |
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Viking Craft Tailored Bow Brooch
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This simply styled bow is substantially
made and resembles a bow tie. It's a fun tailored piece that would
be great worn at the throat of a blouse. Exceptional condition. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2⅝ by 1" |
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SV022 |
$130 |
Viking Craft Bleeding Hearts Necklace
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Each link of this
sterling necklace is a beautifully rendered bleeding heart blossom,
creating a charming floral chain around the neck. Matching pieces:
SV019, SV025. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling |
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15 1/4 by ⅝” |
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SV038 |
$250 |
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Viking Craft Bleeding Heart
Earrings
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Lovely bleeding heart blossoms are the
subject of this cast sterling pair of earrings. A rare flower for
jewelry, they're a delight. See SV019 for
the matching brooch.
Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling |
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1 by ⅝" |
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SV025 |
$92 |
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Viking Craft Sterling Bleeding Heart Brooch
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An unusual blossom, this curvaceous flower
looks like a bleeding heart with leaves. Excellent condition and
very nicely cast in sterling. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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2 by 1⅛" |
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SV019 |
$120 |
Viking Craft Small Floral Brooch
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This sweet floral
brooch has smooth, sleek styling in cast silver. Modern and
feminine in a quality piece. Excellent condition.
Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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1 1/2 by 1⅜" |
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SV032 |
$100 |
Viking Craft Acorn Link Bracelet
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This five link sterling bracelet includes
acorns and leaves in a natural design with nice detail and lovely
construction. This piece is great for a smaller wrist. See
item
SV024 for the longer 6-link bracelet. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling Reg US Pat Off |
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7 by ⅝" |
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SV016 |
$185 |
Viking Craft Anthurium Brooch
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A type of Anthurium, this heart-shaped
tropical blossom has a dramatic center and gently curling leaf.
It's an exotic flower well fashioned in cast sterling silver and is an
earlier piece from this maker. See item
SX325 for the identical brooch marked Peruzzi Boston. Both
companies produced jewelry, so it's unknown which one made these pieces. Marked: Viking Craft
Sterling |
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2 1/4 by 1
1/2" |
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Reference:
Rezazadeh,
Collectible Silver Jewelry,
p. 150
[Peruzzi piece] |
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SV020 |
$150 |
Viking Craft Sterling Aster Earrings
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These pretty screw-back earrings, ca.
1940s, have an aster or similar blossom peeking out from behind a gently
curving leaf. They're an elegant design from a rarely seen maker;
exceptional condition. Marked: Viking Craft Sterling |
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1 by 1" |
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SV011 |
$90 |
Viking Craft Small Calla Lily Brooch
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Like the larger version of this design, this graceful brooch is a swirl
of calla lily and leaves. It’s perfect for a small lapel or in
combination with the larger brooch or bracelet. Marked:
Viking Craft Sterling
Des Pat 119556 |
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Reference:
click here for
the 1940 patent |
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1⅜ by 1 1/4" |
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SV007 |
$100 |
Viking Craft Sterling Calla Lily Bracelet
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Art Nouveau styling and excellent
construction make this sterling link bracelet very special. Each
link has a calla lily and leaf swirling into an oval shape. Lovely
detail from this rarely seen maker! Exceptional condition; 25.5 g. Marked:
Viking Craft Sterling |
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7 1/2 by
3/4" |
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SV003 |
$195 |
Viking Craft Swirling Floral Brooch
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The swirling foliage of this sterling
brooch seems to combine classical, Art Nouveau and modernist styles, all
to great effect. Excellent condition. Marked: Viking
Craft Sterling Reg US Pat
Off |
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1 1/2 by 1
1/4" |
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SV006 |
$105 |
Viking Craft Sterling Hibiscus Earrings
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A taste of the tropics, these well made
sterling screw-back earrings depict hibiscus flowers with stunning
detail. Matching piece: SV018
[brooch] Marked: Viking Craft Sterling |
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1"
diam. |
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SV002 |
$90 |
Viking Craft Jack-in-the-Pulpit Lily Bracelet
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Each link of this marvelous sterling
bracelet depicts a flowing rendition of the woodland Jack-in-the-Pulpit
lily with leaves. The styling is Art Nouveau influenced.
Excellent condition. Matching brooch: SV036. Marked: Viking Craft Sterling Reg US Pat
Off |
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7 1/2 by
3/4" |
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SV005 |
$225 |
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