David Andersen - Hand mirror - Silver - David-Andersen
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Description from the seller
Title:
David-Andersen Norway - Chatelaine Hand Mirror Pendant - 925 Silver Plique-à-Jour Enamel - c.1925-1940
Description:
Rare Norwegian chatelaine hand mirror pendant by David-Andersen, Oslo.
Sterling silver 925.S with true plique-à-jour enamel in Art Nouveau / Jugendstil style. Polychrome decoration of green leaves shaded yellow and blue forget-me-not flowers on a deep ruby-red translucent ground. Fine twisted wire filigree outlining each enamel cell.
Front: decorative plique-à-jour panel, translucent when held to light (see backlit photos).
Reverse: original bevelled mirror glass, intact with light age wear.
Measurements: approx. 12,5 cm x 7 cm incl. bale]
Weight: approx. [FILL IN: e.g. 32 gram
Hallmarks: clearly stamped with scales (David-Andersen master mark) + 925.S. See macro photo. According to Wilson55, the D-A scales + 925-S marks were used from 1925 onwards.
Condition: Enamel without major chips or restoration, with normal hairlines / crazing consistent with age. Silver with natural patina, unpolished. Mirror intact. Very good vintage condition for this fragile technique.
A desirable piece for the Art Nouveau and Norwegian silver collector.
Title:
David-Andersen Norway - Chatelaine Hand Mirror Pendant - 925 Silver Plique-à-Jour Enamel - c.1925-1940
Description:
Rare Norwegian chatelaine hand mirror pendant by David-Andersen, Oslo.
Sterling silver 925.S with true plique-à-jour enamel in Art Nouveau / Jugendstil style. Polychrome decoration of green leaves shaded yellow and blue forget-me-not flowers on a deep ruby-red translucent ground. Fine twisted wire filigree outlining each enamel cell.
Front: decorative plique-à-jour panel, translucent when held to light (see backlit photos).
Reverse: original bevelled mirror glass, intact with light age wear.
Measurements: approx. 12,5 cm x 7 cm incl. bale]
Weight: approx. [FILL IN: e.g. 32 gram
Hallmarks: clearly stamped with scales (David-Andersen master mark) + 925.S. See macro photo. According to Wilson55, the D-A scales + 925-S marks were used from 1925 onwards.
Condition: Enamel without major chips or restoration, with normal hairlines / crazing consistent with age. Silver with natural patina, unpolished. Mirror intact. Very good vintage condition for this fragile technique.
A desirable piece for the Art Nouveau and Norwegian silver collector.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
32 g
Title additional information
David-Andersen
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Austria
Designer/artist/maker
David Andersen
Material
Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
12.5 cm
External width
7.5 cm
Internal height
12.5 cm
Internal width
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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