In addition to having invented an alloy that drastically reduced the foundry production costs associated with making bronze, copper and brass, Danish designer and silversmith Just Andersen created sculptural furnishings, accessories and decor that are widely coveted and collectible today. Disko, an alloy made of lead, tin and antimony, shares characteristics with brass, and many of Andersen’s antique candle holders, vases and vessels and other decorative objects — produced in Art Nouveau, Scandinavian neoclassical and Art Deco styles — contain this material.
Growing up in Greenland, Andersen was originally a sculptor and painter. He moved to Copenhagen and attended the Royal Academy of Art and the School of Danish Crafts. At the latter, he studied under Jens Møller Jensen.
Andersen trained in silversmithing in Copenhagen with Mogens Ballin and with the revered Danish silver firm Peter Hertz. Working in Ballin’s workshop after it had changed hands when the founder’s wife fell ill during the early 1900s, Andersen sharpened and refined his skills. He completed unfinished projects of Ballin’s when he passed away in 1914, sometimes partnering with Jean Rene Gauguin in order to do so. Andersen opened Just Andersen Pewter in 1918, where he produced objects in silver and gold but also in pewter, bronze and his alloy, disko, which he named after Greenland’s Disko Bay.
Andersen created designs for Georg Jensen, Peter Hertz, A. Michelsen and other manufacturers. He opened showrooms in several cities including Berlin and Los Angeles. Andersen’s work is held in the collections of museums all over the world.
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Just Andersen, Denmark, Necklace in 18 Carat Gold Adorned with Malachites
By Just Andersen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Just Andersen, Denmark. Necklace in 18 carat gold adorned with nine cone-shaped malachites. 1930s / 40s. Total length: 40 cm. Weight: 29 grams. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Malachite, 18k Gold
Blue Tanzanite Baroque Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This blue Tanzanite Baroque Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat white Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is easy to handle an...
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.1 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,610Sale Price|20% Off
D 0.24 in L 18.12 in
Chain Necklace Turquoises Malachites Diopsides Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
The timeless splendor of our magnificent necklace in 18-carat yellow gold. This exceptional jewel is adorned with a harmonious assortment of natural stones, including 17 hauntingly n...
Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crispy Sparkling Opal Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is easy to handle...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,044Sale Price|55% Off
W 0.86 in D 0.08 in L 1.25 in
Malachite Necklace Gold Natural Gemstone Clover Deep Green
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold pendant with slice of rare natural Ural Malachite pendant weight - 6.19 grams stone weight - 20.60 carats stone measurements - 0.08 x...
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Malachite Golf Club Birdie Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
18K Yellow Gold Green Malachite Gemstone Handle White Diamond Golf Ball Gemstone 0.15 cts Diamonds 16-18 inches Diamond-Cut Link Cable chain length In-Stock This is part of Galt & Br...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic LANVIN 'YOU' Necklace in Gilded Metal with 18 Carat Gold
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic! Lanvin 'YOU' necklace in gilded metal with 18 carat gold. The chain is made of copper. Dimensions of the Y : 14 cm in width - height : 10 cm It will be delivered in a Valoi...
Gold Plate, Copper
Green Peridot Baroque Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Green Peridot Baroque Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat yellow Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is easy to handle an...
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Empire Malachite Cameo Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18K matt yellow gold necklace, eagle head hallmark. Consisting of golden vine leaves and bunches of grapes hinged together, the centrepiece of this unusual necklace is a malachite cameo...
Malachite, 18k Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace 90cm - 35.4 in Products available on request in yellow gold or white g...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Malachite and Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Malachite & Gold Bead Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 26" Long 130.4 Grams
Malachite, Gold
Necklace Baroque Pearls Diamonds Sapphires in 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Multicolored sapphire and diamond baroque pearl necklace. 18K white gold setting. It is composed of 45 baroque pearls, 46 multicolored sapphires of various shapes and colors (navette...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Just Andersen Rare Pendant Necklace of Sterling Silver 1940s
By Just Andersen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Just Andersen b. Godhavn, Greenland 1884, d. Copenhagen 1943. Rare pendant necklace of Sterling Silver 1940s. Danish design. Diameter 13 cm. Marked. Model number 952. In perfect cond...
Just Andersen 1940s 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Just Andersen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Just Andersen b. Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland 1884, d. Glostrup 1943. Necklace in 18k. gold. 1940 s. Amazing design. Length 38.5 cm. Weight 25 grams. Marked. In perfect condition