Superb Norway Marianne Berg David Andersen Sterling Enamel Silverklang Brooch Circa 1960s

Measurements: 2.1"W x 1.75"H (5.34cm x 4.45cm) 

Markings: Scales Mark - Uni D-A Norway - 925S Sterling - Inv. M.B.

Weight: 17.9g

Superb designer Marianne Berg for David Andersen sterling and guilloche enamel Silverklang brooch. It is in impeccable condition with no damage or repairs and little to no wear comparable to age. Excellent collector's piece! Included with purchase are 2 converters so it can be worn as a pendant if preferred.

 Silverklang (Sound of Silver) was part of the David Andersen Silver Series in the 1960's which included the following designers: Uni David Andersen, Bjorn Sigurd Ostern and Marianne Berg.

The company was founded in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway by David Andersen in 1876. Andersen (1843-1901) was a gold and silversmith with a keen sense of quality and the high standards of his workmanship brought early success to the firm. 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.