Willy Waenness for David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver and Green Guilloche Enamel Double Leaf Links Necklace Circa 1950's

Measurements: 15"L x .9"W (38.10 cm x 2.29cm)

Markings: Scales Mark D-A 925S Norway Sterling Willy Waenness Mark

Weight: 8.9g

Stunning guilloche green enamel and gilt sterling silver double leaf necklace designed by Willy Waenness for David Andersen. Necklace is in fantastic condition with no damage to enamel - everything is clean and bright. The gilding is very shiny, fully intact and other than micro fine scratches, it is immaculate. Features a hidden box tab closure.

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.