Bjorn Sigurd Østern David Andersen Heavy Sterling Silver Modernist Textured Bangle Circa 1960s

Measurements: Outside 3 1/8"L x 2.5"W x 5/8"Thick (7.87cm x 6.35cm x 1.65cm)

Inside diameter is: 8" Round 20.32cm

Markings: D-A 925S Scales Mark INV. B. S. Ø.    A

Weight: 55g

Thick and heavy textured modernist style sterling silver bangle by David Andersen designed by Bjorn Sigurd Østern. It's in excellent condition with no dents or damaged and has recently been professionally polished (since photos) and looks fantastic!

"INV" stands for Inventor - Bjorn Sigurd Østern was a designer for David Andersen from 1961 till 1985.

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.