No reserve price - David-Andersen - Brooch - Very rare blue, silver and green silver gilt David Andersen owl brooch Silver, Enamel, Gold-plated - Norway
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David Andersen blue, silver and green gilt owl brooch in sterling silver with guilloché enamel, weighing 9.7 g, measuring 4 × 2.6 cm, featuring a solid locking C clasp and in excellent condition.
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Sterling silver gilt and guilloche enamel owl brooch by David Andersen, Norway
The brooch is coloured in vibrant blue, gold, silver and green, 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.
Sterling silver gilt and guilloche enamel owl brooch by David Andersen, Norway
The brooch is coloured in vibrant blue, gold, silver and green, 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.
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Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Style
Chic
Brand
David-Andersen
Metal
Enamel, Gold-plated, Silver
Model
Very rare blue, silver and green silver gilt David Andersen owl brooch
Brand jewellery
Yes
Total weight
9.7 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of origin
Norway
Title additional information
Norway
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