David Andersen - Hand mirror - Silver - David-Andersen

Title: David-Andersen Norway - Chatelaine Hand Mirror Pendant - 925 Silver Plique-à-Jour Enamel - c.1925-1940 Description: Rare Norwegian chatelaine hand mirror pendant by David-Andersen, Oslo. Sterling silver 925.S with true plique-à-jour enamel in Art Nouveau / Jugendstil style. Polychrome decoration of green leaves shaded yellow and blue forget-me-not flowers on a deep ruby-red translucent ground. Fine twisted wire filigree outlining each enamel cell. Front: decorative plique-à-jour panel, translucent when held to light (see backlit photos). Reverse: original bevelled mirror glass, intact with light age wear. Measurements: approx. 12,5 cm x 7 cm incl. bale] Weight: approx. [FILL IN: e.g. 32 gram Hallmarks: clearly stamped with scales (David-Andersen master mark) + 925.S. See macro photo. According to Wilson55, the D-A scales + 925-S marks were used from 1925 onwards. Condition: Enamel without major chips or restoration, with normal hairlines / crazing consistent with age. Silver with natural patina, unpolished. Mirror intact. Very good vintage condition for this fragile technique. A desirable piece for the Art Nouveau and Norwegian silver collector.

Stima:€350

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