Bidspirit auction | NORWEGIAN SILVER ENAMEL CUPS W

NORWEGIAN SILVER ENAMEL CUPS W SAUCERS AND SPOONS - A pair of antique Norwegian silver and cloisonne enamel demitasse cups, saucers and spoons decorated with foliate patterns on a white ground with white bead borders, Presumably from the property of the King of Prussia. All manufactured by David Andersen, Christiania. Circa the late 19th or early 20th century. Struck on the bottom with 925 silver proof and the manufacturer marks. Note: David Andersen, 1843 to 1901, was a Norwegian goldsmith. From 1859 he was in an apprenticeship with the jeweler Jacob Tostrup in Christiania (now called Oslo). He spent several periods abroad, in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris and London. During his stay in London, he also imported Norwegian filigree works to the United Kingdom. He established his own goldsmith workshop in Christiania in 1876, which eventually became a leading company in the goldsmith industry in Norway. A significant part of his filigree works was exported to Great Britain. Antique European Silverware Collectibles. Total weight: 321 g. Dimensions The saucer diameter is 3 3/4 inches, the cup is 1 3/4 inches in height, and the spoon is 3 3/4 inches in length. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Dents, chips, enamel loss. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.