Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Enamel Marguerite Daisy Chain Bracelet Circa 1940's

Measurements: 7.75"L x .75"W (19.69cm x 1.91cm)

When clasped the wearable length is: 7.25" (18.42cm)

Markings: AM Maker's Mark Sterling Denmark 

Weight: 27.6g

A superb circa-1940s Marguerite daisy bracelet by the celebrated Danish silversmithing house Anton Michelsen.

Crafted in sterling silver with a rich 24-karat yellow-gold gilt finish, the bracelet features a graceful chain of dimensional Marguerite daisies. Each articulated flower is decorated with luminous white guilloché enamel petals, delicately outlined in gold, and finished with a raised, intricately textured golden center. The individual floral links move beautifully around the wrist, creating an elegant combination of sculptural form and feminine botanical design.

The Marguerite daisy became one of Anton Michelsen’s most recognizable and enduring designs and remains highly sought after by collectors of Scandinavian enamel jewelry. This early example bears the desirable “AM” maker’s mark together with “STERLING DENMARK.”

The white enamel is remarkably clean, glossy and completely free from chips, cracks or other visible damage. The gold gilding remains bright and attractive, showing only minor age-appropriate wear on the reverse. The clasp closes securely and includes its original safety chain.

An exceptional and highly wearable piece of Danish jewelry history—equally striking worn alone or paired with other Anton Michelsen Marguerite pieces.

Excellent vintage condition. Enamel is glossy and damage-free; gilding remains bright with minor wear on the reverse.

Anton Michelsen
The Anton Michelsen Silversmithy was founded in 1841 and had thus long celebrated its centenary when it was bought by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory in 1968. As Royal Copenhagen then went on to purchase Georg Jensen as well, Michelsen was gradually merged with Jensen, and today only the annual forks and spoons bear the Michelsen name.
-Georg Jensen was apprenticed to Anton Michelsen in the 1890s, not the other way around! Several of the most popular late 20th century Jensen pieces were actually designed for Michelsen.
-In the 1850s Michelsen was commissioned to redesign the Royal medals and has been making these by appointment ever since. Hence the expertise in enamelwork which led to the most popular jewellery design of the twentieth century, the Marguerite Daisy, created in 1940 to celebrate the birth of Princess (later Queen) Margrethe.
-After its takeover by Royal Copenhagen in 1968, silver designers were encouraged to work with ceramicists, which resulted in some very interesting and sought-after creations.
-At least since 1950 Anton Michelsen acknowledged its designers by stamping their signatures on each piece.
Designers of the mid and late 20th century include:
Karen Strand, Gertrud Engel, Eigil Jensen, Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Knud V Andersen and Jens Windfeld Hansen.
-Michelsen set up a subsidiary in Sweden during the WWII and for some time after. MIC was the maker's mark used for items produced in Sweden, and this mark is often seen on Gertrud Engel designs of the 1950s, although they were also made in Denmark. In Sweden they also cooperated with the Swedish company Borgila. Source: Antik & Auktion 4/99