Sterling silver gilt and guilloche enamel owl brooch by David Andersen, Norway The brooch is coloured in vibrant white, gold, pink and purple, weighs in at 9.7g and measure 4x2.6cm Solid locking C clasp, reducing the risk of the brooch coming undone during wear Pictures are part of the description Great overall condition, sligthly and carefully used David Andersen is one of Norways greatest jewellery exports and a treasure to Scandinavia and indeed, the world He is one of the most highly sought after silver jewelry artists of his time, with this piece being one of the most desired While exact production dates for specific pieces are hard to determine, his work was prominent from the 1920s through the 1960s. David Andersen (1843–1901) was a renowned Norwegian goldsmith and silversmith who founded a workshop in Oslo in 1876, specializing in high-quality jewelry and silverware. His company gained international acclaim, winning two gold medals at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. After his death, at the very young age of 58, his son, Arthur David-Andersen, continued the legacy, introducing enamel work and the Art Nouveau style, ensuring the company's prominence in Norwegian craftsmanship.