Stamped ‘D-A Norway Sterling’ with Willy Winnaess’ W symbol.
Willy Winnaess was a prominent Danish-Norwegian goldsmith and designer who worked for David-Andersen in the 1950s and 60s. His contributions elevated mid-century enamel jewelry art to a higher level with nature-inspired themes and technical finesse.
Winnaess specialized in brooches, bracelets, pendants and earrings, often with motifs inspired by leaves, flowers, insects and animals which draws threads back to the Art Nouveau era.
A characteristic style was the use of guilloché and basse-taille enamel, with shiny colours such as white, yellow, red and blue overlaid on gilt or sterling silver.
Dimension each: Length 3.6 cm, Height 2.8 cm, Depth 0.8 cm Weight 5 grams.
Weights and measurements are approximate.
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Stamped ‘D-A Norway Sterling’ with Willy Winnaess’ W symbol.
Willy Winnaess was a prominent Danish-Norwegian goldsmith and designer who worked for David-Andersen in the 1950s and 60s. His contributions elevated mid-century enamel jewelry art to a higher level with nature-inspired themes and technical finesse.
Winnaess specialized in brooches, bracelets, pendants and earrings, often with motifs inspired by leaves, flowers, insects and animals which draws threads back to the Art Nouveau era.
A characteristic style was the use of guilloché and basse-taille enamel, with shiny colours such as white, yellow, red and blue overlaid on gilt or sterling silver.
Dimension each: Length 3.6 cm, Height 2.8 cm, Depth 0.8 cm Weight 5 grams.
Weights and measurements are approximate.
See the matching necklace
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| Creator | Willy Winnaess |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | David Andersen |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959, 1960 to 1969 |
| Country of Manufacture | Norway |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern |
| Detailed Condition | Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. |
| Product Code | HPQ-2249102 |
| Materials | Sterling Silver, Enamel |
| Color | Silver, yellow |
| Width | 4 cm 1.4 inch |
| Depth | 1 cm 0.3 inch |
| Height | 3 cm 1.1 inch |































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