Solje Brooch

Name/Title

Solje Brooch

Entry/Object ID

55.24

Description

Scandinavian Sun Brooch. Material: metal. Size: 1 1/2" diameter with ornamental extensions. Silver ornate circular wreath bordered with dangling gold disks on chain loops attached at intervals creating movement.

Context

The Solje ((sol-ya) is a traditional style of jewelry found in Norway. Styles differ between the regions, but the Solje is usually a brooch set with sterling silver featuring small round "spoons" of silver or gold dangling from the brooch.This brooch is believed to have belonged to the mother or grandmother of Robert Halle who immigrated from Denmark to America.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

1870

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Solje Brooch

Class

Adornment

Category

Personal Artifacts

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Update Date

March 14, 2025