Silver & Blue Enamel Double Leaf Design Necklace By Willy Winnaess ForDavid Andersen

This silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
necklace was designed by Willy Winnaess, who was a key designer for Norwegian Goldsmith David Andersen. Andersen opened his shop in Oslo, Norway in 1876 specialising in jewellery and silver wares. He died in 1901 and his sons took over company operations and designs. Today, David-Andersen (the company’s name since the early 20th century) is well known for its mid-centuryJewellery made in the Mid-Century era (1950s). enamelled silver jewellery. There are twelve linked panels of vibrant blue leaves forming a spectacular look when worn. It is fully signed and markedA small hallmark or punchmark either on the inside or outside of the shank which indicates the metal is platinum, gold or silver. If the metal is gold, it could also indicate the carat, e.g. 18 carat gold. for both Willy Winnaess and David Andersen