Knut Andreas Rasmussen Sterling Enamel Modernist Earrings Brooch RARE Set 1940s Measurements: Earrings: 1L x. 75"W (2.54cm x 1.91cm) Brooch: 3"L x 1.5W (7.62cm x 3.81cm) Markings: 925S Maker's Mark Norway Sterling Weight: 18.2g Earrings are in excellent condition - Enamel is clean, clear and bright with no chips or damage - Back of earrings have minor wear comparable to age. They could easily and inexpensively be converted to post back earrings by a jeweler.
Knut Andreas Rasmussen was born in 1837 in Sunnmøre and died 1918 in Oslo. Tostrup and started up his own store in 1872. His work equals David Andersen and other famous Norwegian silversmiths. His son Edward took over in 1901, but all jewelry craft work ended and the store closed in 1960.