Vintage Bircher Haglund Sterling Silver and Amethyst Brooch

The brooch is handcrafted in sterling silver. It features a plain rectangular panel, with a round, cabochon amethyst (circa 7.5mm diameter / 3ct) in a rub-over setting to the one side, and two giraffe cut-outs to the other side. The rear of the panel is mounted with a pin and clasp, and is stamped "HAGLUND, HAND MADE, STERLING SILVER, AFRICA SOUTH"

Bircher Haglund was born in Sveg, Sweden, in 1918. After his silversmith training, he lived in South Africa from 1948 to 1952, where he produced jewellery from his temporary workshop. He returned to Sweden, where he died many years later in 2006.

Weight                        Circa 8.70g

Age                             Circa 1950

Dimensions                 Circa 45mm x 15mm x 10mm

Origin                          South Africa

Condition                    Very good

Stock code                  AK461