Superb Marianne Berg David Andersen Sterling LARGE Viking Necklace 1960s

Superb Designer Marianne Berg for David Andersen Sterling Viking Necklace Circa 1960s Measurements: 26"L x 2"W (66.04cm x 5.08cm) Markings: Scales Mark - Uni D-A Norway - 925S Sterling - Inv. Weight: 28g Superb designer Marianne Berg for David Andersen sterling Viking fixed pendant on hand wrought links chain. Necklace is in impeccable condition with no damage or repairs and little to no wear. 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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