Norwegian Designer Knut Andreas Rasmussen KAR Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Art Deco Pierced Earrings 1930s

Measurements: 7/8"L x 5/8"W (2.29cm x 1.52cm)

Markings: KAR Made in Norway Sterling 925S Maker's Mark

Weight: 4.8g

Earrings are in excellent condition - Enamel is clean, clear and bright with no chips or damage - Back of earrings have minor wear comparable to age. Earrings have been converted to pierced back style by a jeweler with professional jeweler's glue and gold over sterling silver posts. Could not be soldered do to the chance of damage to the enamel.

Knut Andreas Rasmussen was born in 1837 in Sunnmøre and died 1918 in Oslo. He apprenticed under J. Tostrup and started up his own store in 1872. His work equals David Andersen and other famous Norwegian silversmiths. His son Edward took over in 1901, but all jewelry craft work ended and the store closed in 1960.