Gilt Sterling Silver David Andersen Norway Saga Series Viking Replica Brooch Pendant Necklace - Circa 1960s

Measurements: Pendant 1.5"L x 1.5"W (cm x cm) Chain: 18"L

Markings: D.A. Norway Sterling Reprod. Origin. From Viking Period.

Weight: 13.2g

Intricate detail gold on sterling viking replica brooch on a gilt 925 sterling chain. From the David Andersen Saga series circa 1960's. Brooch/pendant features a pinback as well as a loop for a chain. Both are in excellent condition! Bright and clean with little to no wear.

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.