David Andersen Gilt Sterling & Blue Enamel Brooch and Scandinavian Sterling Blue Enamel Thin Panel Links Bracelet Circa 1895 - 1920's

Measurements: Bracelet: 7.95"L x 4mm Wide (20.19cm x 4mm)

Brooch: 1.25"W x .75"H (3.18cm x 1.91cm)

Markings: Bracelet 935 Illegible maker's mark (Worn down)

Brooch: 925S (David Andersen 1st Mark)

Weight: Bracelet: 8.7g   Brooch: 5g

Gorgeous bracelet and brooch set that is well over 100 years old. Set consist of an antique David Andersen 24 k gold over sterling silver blue guilloche enamel brooch and a 24 k gold over 935 sterling silver blue guilloche enamel panel bracelet. The gilding is strong and crisp on both pieces and the enamel is fully intact with no damage or repairs. Stunning and timeless collector's set.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

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.