Posted 12 years ago
vetraio50
(756 items)
On one of my Saturday market trawls I found this little silver gilt and cloisonné enamel spoon. One of my favourite dealers there is a lady that I only know as 'Susan'. Susan arrives with interesting 'smalls' and this one caught my eye. The mark is on the back of the finely cast spoon and is indistinct even with a loupe. What is clear in the photo is "Norway" and with reference to my favourite site for silver I found the mark and another piece from the range: http://www.925-1000.com/david-andersen_marks.html
The other piece mentioned there has English import marks for 1898. David Andersen was founded in the then Christiana (now Oslo) Norway in 1876.
The enamel work is certainly reminiscent of Russian cloisonné enamel silver of the period and I think the Norwegian version imitates a Viking style called "Dragestil".
I wonder if they came in a set of six?
Hi Bellin! A couple of years now since Susan sold it to me. There's tons stached away!
Many thanks Amy, Sean and mustangT too!
Very very pretty, love it!...:-)
Many thanks inky! Small ..... but intricate work.
Magnificent! And a very unusual form, too. Don't know whether or not this spoon came cased in a set (4, 6, 8, 10, 12?), as the like have so often been sold in 'later times', or whether this might have instead ,or also, been available as 'singles' in a jewelry/silversmith shop. Is this a demitasse spoon? Or a 4 o'clock tea spoon, or a coffee spoon? You would surely have to hunt a good piece to find a mate for it - it would be a challenge even for you! I can't help but think that there are some Anderson devotees who would be most pleased to see this spoon and supply further information, if only you found one.
Many thanks miKKo! There's the rub!
Many thanks maltaMary, czechman, musikchoo, Kathycat, CollectorsUnlimited, and Hems303 too! The weather is getting better here in Oz so the stuff will soon be coming out again. Winter is not the best time here for tatting!
Many thanks Amber!
Many thanks slave to the G!
Many thanks Phil!
Many thanks toracat!
Many thanks Hedge!
Many thanks Amanda in Melbourne!
Many thanks Obscurities and BHock45!!
Many thanks Kerry10456!
Many thanks Kathycat!
Many thanks Marty!
I love David Andersen! I only ave his jewellery though.
Many thanks Katya! I was glad to get this little jewel of a spoon.
Many thanks toracat!
Blue, silver, shiny..and pretty! For me, it doesn't get any better than that unless there are roses involved too. *L* My first thought when I saw the picture was Russian also. Lovely piece. Thanks for sharing it with us! :-)
Belatedly I need to apologise to CHINA BLUE too!
Many thanks CHINABLUE 'n AGHCOLLECT!
Oh Kev, this is gorgeous!! Really love it
Many thanks AIMATHENA, NUTSABOTAS 'n PADMELUPIN. YOU TOO SEANB!
Beautiful Vetraio50......I have a sterling silver Saga Bracelet by David Andersen I will post images tomorrow.
Many thanks MELANIEJ!!!!!!!
I look forward t seeing the Bracelet!
Many thanks MOON !!!!!
vetraio50 just posted the bracelet :)
Many thanks HO2CULTCHA , AURA & NEWFLD !!!!