David Andersen Norway Sterling Viking Saga Series Pendant Pin Necklace 1960s

David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Viking Saga Series Pendant Pin Necklace Circa 1960s   Measurements: Pendant 1.5"L x 1.6"W (3.81cm x 4.06cm) Chain: 18"L (45.72cm) Markings: D.A. Norway Sterling Reprod. Origin. From Viking Period. Weight: 14.3g Intricate detail sterling Viking replica brooch on an Italian lightly darkened sterling silver chain. From the David Andersen Viking Saga series circa 1960's. Brooch/pendant features a pinback as well as a loop for a chain. Both are in excellent condition with little to no wear. Mannequin is a life-size torso representation The company was founded in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway by David Andersen in 1876. Andersen (1843-1901) was a gold and silversmith with a keen sense of quality and the high standards of his workmanship brought early success to the firm. By 1888, Andersen was able to expand his workshop into a steam powered plant and a second retail location was opened in Oslo in 1892.David Andersen died in 1901, his son, Arthur Andersen