‘Spider’s Web’ Brooch by Uni David Andersen, Norway

A stylized spider’s web brooch set in the centre with a domed pink thulite (a stone native to Norway). The reverse has a hinged pin with a C-scroll clasp and is stamped ‘UNI D-A’  for Uni David Andersen, ‘INV. B. D-A’, for inventor Ben David Andersen, ‘NORWAY’, and ‘925 S STERLING’ for sterling silver.

The Norwegian silversmithing firm, David Anderson, was established in 1876. By the 1950s, it employed many young designers including fourth generation family members, Uni and Benedikte David-Andersen. Uni established her own workshop in 1959 although continued to produced designs for her family. Ben married into the family and in the early 1960s started working with her sister-in-law. She is probably best known for her Spider’s Web design.

Note: The ‘Troll Series’ takes its name from the Norwegian troll, a creature that is part of the country’s folkloric traditions.

Dimensions:

Approx. diameter 5cm

Weight 15.6g