Set of 10 David Andersen Guilloche Enamel and Sterling Silver Demitasse Spoons

This large antique ladies dresser or vanity set is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from the United States and da...

This sterling silver ladies compact was made for the Birks retailer in presumably France in circa 1950. This compact features an enamel portrait done in...

This boxed set of six figural silver souvenir of the Imperial Hotel coffee or espresso spoons were made by the Okubo Brothers of Japan in approximately...

This antique sterling silver berry set was made in London England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The set is composed of four large matching berry spoons and a pair of g...

Boxed Set of Twelve Norwegian Sterling Silver Enamel Spoons by David Andersen. Each spoon in vermeil (gold gilt over sterling) and decorated wit...

Not a cocktail shaker, a work of art by master Norwegian goldsmith's, David Andersen; certainly a rare and important piece of holloware for the David Andersen devotee or advanced barware collector. We have never seen a cocktail shaker by this artist or any cocktail shaker covered in guilloche enamel; it could possibly have been commissioned piece dating to the 1950's. The shaker is made from solid sterling silver and is fully marked on the underside and signed by David Andersen, Norway. The elegant modernist shape is engine turned and in turn showcased by the glossy golden yellow enamel, all without damage. The lid once removed acts as a cup. Museum quality in superb condition measuring approximately 4" max. in diameter x 9" tall. David Andersen The David Andersen company is a fourth generation family owned business. David Andersen (1843 -1901) was the son of a Norwegian tenant farmer. At 19 he became an apprentice to a Silversmith in Oslo where he studied enamelling technique. These were incorporated into designs made for English firms in London. During 1876, Andersen opened his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania (Oslo.) He became one of Norway's most renowned and celebrated silversmiths. In 1899 his firm had 121 employees, 29 of which were women. By the time of his death in 1901 his Oslo workshop was producing flatware, holloware, and jewellery which was exhibited at International Expos in Europe. Since the 1920s many fine contemporary designers have worked for the David Andersen firm. including the modernist designer Harry Sorby...

A very impressive sterling silver and enamel bowl by David Andersen, Norway.

A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen. The ring is made from sterling silver, stamped 925 (925/1000) and lavishly washed in gold; together with the maker's mark for David Andersen. This mark was used between 1888 to 1925, this piece would certainly date to c.1920. The guilloche purple...