Rare Asbjorn Birkelund Norway Sterling Silver & Agate Large 3-D Pendant Necklace Circa 1960s

Measurements: Pendant: 2.6"L x 1.8"W x .75"Thick  (6.60cm x 4.57cm x 1.91cm) 

Chain: 16"L (40.64cm)

Markings: 925S Maker's Mark

Weight: 25.3g

Fantastic Scandinavian modernist sterling silver extra large pendant featuring a stunning polished agate stone in gorgeous shades of amber. Both the pendant and stone are in excellent condition with little to no wear. There is some glue reside on the backside of the pendant wear the previous owner added it between the stem and stone. It's the same color as the stone so hard to see and not visible from the front. The pendant has been professionally polished and looks amazing! 

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Asbjorn Birkelund - Was born in Oslo on May 2nd, 1923. He was trained in gold work from 1942-1946 at J. Tostrup and took his journeyman test there in 1947. During training with Tostrup, he attended the Storseths Vocational Trade School in Oslo. Asbjorn studied 3 additional years at the National College of Art and Design. After completing his studies at NCAD he completed his craft letters in February of 1950. He registered the same month with the Norwegian Goldsmiths Association. He established his own workshop on February 14th, 1950, in Oslo, under the trade name Asbjorn Birkeland. His workshop was active from 1950 through the 1980's. He passed away in 2006. Bio courtesy of the book Northern Lights - The Beauty of the Forgotten Scandinavian Enamel Jewelry Artists by Lois Olson and Dwight Olson