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Vilhelm Christesen

Also known as: Vilhelm Christesen; primary name: Christesen, Vilhelm
Details: organisation; goldsmith/metalworker; Danish; Male
Other dates: 1822-1899
Biography: Manufacturers of jewellery and goldsmiths' work. Remowned for their 'Old Nordic' style jewellery, copying ancient objects dug up in Denmark, form the Bronze Age to the medieval lperiod. Their work was a great success in England where it was copied by English goldsmiths.
Bibliography: Thage, Jacob, 'Danish Jewelry (Danske Smykker)', 1990. Nyrop, C., 'Vilhelm Christesen', Copenhagen 1871

Museum number: 1986,0607.1 |
Producer name: Factory of:Vilhelm ChristesenOriginally retailed by:Borgen & Co |
Production date: 1863-1878 |
Production place: Factory in:Copenhagen (city)Retailed in:London (England)