A silver viking ship figurine, Stockholm 1905
A figurine in the form of a Viking ship with decoration of a dragon, shields, borders with decoration in the style of Old Norse, sails, a crowning flag with the Swedish flag in enamel in blue and yellow, as well as the initials L-O. The bottom of the boat and the detachable stand both with the stamps K Anderson 1905. Height 42, length 34 cm. Total weight 1650 grams.
Minor wear, enamel damage.
Goldsmith who was born on 24.3.1865 in Stockholm. Anderson trained at L. Larson & Co, which he later took over in 1892. In 1917 the company became C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB. He eventually became court jeweler, and stamped until 1933.
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