A beautiful, petite hallmarked David Andersen butterfly brooch from Norway in sterling silver vermeil inlaid with black and primrose enamel with gorgeous guilloche detailing on the wings. The brooch measures approx. 31 x 20mm and is circa 1925-1970
David Andersen opened his shop in Oslo, Norway during 1876 specialising in jewellery and silverwares. The Andersen name rose to prominence in the field of gold and silversmithery as he had a keen eye for quality and high standards of workmanship. He died in 1901 and his sons took over company operations and designs, during which time the beautiful enamel butterfly brooch was conceptualised. Since then and up to today, David-Andersen is well known for its mid-century enamelled silver jewellery and most famously; the butterfly
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