Superb David Andersen Norway Sterling XL Abstract Kinetic Necklace 1950/60s

Superb David Andersen of Norway Sterling Silver Abstract Modernist XL Necklace and Articulating Pendant Circa 1950/60s Measurements: Pendant 3.4"L x 1.6"W (8.64cm x 4.06cm) Chain: 30 (76.2cm) Markings: 925 David-Andersen Norway Sterling Weight: 33.2g Superb sterling silver pendant by David Andersen. Pendant is a modernist Scandinavian design and features 3 separate panels that are linked by O-rings and articulate.

Pendant has recently been professionally polished and has no damage, dings or nicks and looks almost new. I have paired it with a solid sterling extra long ball bead chain. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation The company was founded in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway by David Andersen in 1876.

By 1888, Andersen was able to expand his workshop into a steam powered plant and a second retail location was opened in Oslo in 1892. David Andersen died in 1901, his son, Arthur Andersen, took the reins of the firm at that time. Arthur instituted some important changes, he decided to hyphenate the family name to David-Andersen, and as chief designer, he introduced the use of enameling on the company's gold and silver jewelry as well as hollowware.

The new line was so successful that enamelled jewelry has become nearly synonymous with the David-Andersen name. The firm has remained a family business and is now run by members of the fourth generation, Uni and Jon David-Andersen.

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