Superb David Andersen Norway Sterling Enamel Rare Eventyr Panel Link Bracelet Circa 1940s

Measurements: 7.5"L x 1"W (5.08cm x 4.45cm)

Markings: Scales Mark in a Circle - D-A - 925S in a Circle - Norway - Sterling

Weight: 47.1g

Fantastic and heavy! This stunning bracelet consists of six different panels joined by links, depicting 2 different scenes from Norse fairytales aka Eventyr, Norwegian to English translation: Fairy tale. Looks like a Shield Maiden and a scene from Prince Linwood. The clasp is in excellent working condition. The Royal Blue enamel is fully intact, crisp and bright. Please excuse the lines or reflections, as it's extremely shiny and hard to photograph. Very minor wear to the back, which is a white silver with no gilding. Looks like it has been adored and cherished under glass and rarely worn. 

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.