Rare Anna Greta Eker for Norway Plus Designs Modernist Sterling Silver Dangle Drop Large Double Hoop Earrings Circa 1960s

Measurements: 2"L x 1.5"W x .25"Thick (5.08cm x 3.81cm x .64cm)

Markings: ND Stamp - AGE Mark - [ ] Mark - Sterling 925 - Norway 

Weight: 13.5g

Fantastic Scandinavian modernist sterling silver earrings designed and handcrafted by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Plus Designs. Earrings are ball stud style for pierced ears,  that feature a drop dangle wide "double circle" that is really more like one large circle that curls around at the bottom creating the inner circle. The earrings have a smooth finish front and back and sit forward facing with a thick wall all the way around the outer circle, then taper down to a flat finish for the inner circle. It has a great 3 dimensional look. They have been professionally polished and look almost new! Unique and highly collectible vintage set.

Norway Plus Designs was started in 1958 in Frederikstad as an applied arts centre for the development of modern design in ceramics, glass and textiles as well as jewellery. The head of the silver workshop was Erling Christoffersen, who, together with his wife Anna Greta Eker, were the chief designers. A year later they were joined by the young Tone Vigeland, and it was these three who were the stars of the company, which produced innovative modern silver designs which won favour worldwide and which are still much in demand today. The silver workshop was closed down in the 1970s. Another member of the team was Odvar Pettersen, who was the production manager, but he also designed a couple of pieces. Most Plus Design pieces feature the signature of the designer as well as ND in a box and + in a box.