Description: Norway. Astri Holthe (1917-1998) Height: 13.5 cm/ 5.3 in.Wide: 4 cm/ 1.57 in. Chain: 68 cm/ 26.77 in. Will combine shipping! She registered the company in 1943. Astri was the designer and factory owner. At that time, there was almost no jewelry to be bought; the women were hungry for something to decorate themselves with. She designed and made all the models herself. Right after the war, it was difficult to obtain enough materials, but Astri traveled the world to study other, new and better manufacturing methods and find new sources of materials. She brought the ideas and the new materials back and the operation expanded at a fast pace. In 1949, the first construction phase was completed in Barbudalen. In addition to the production of jewelery, trophies, candlesticks, vases, etc. were produced. In 1954, construction phase two was completed. Furthermore, the factory was expanded in 1967 and one could fully invest in exports. In 1969, the factory had work for 90 -100 people, office warehouse personnel and salesmen included. The factory also had its own football team. In 1973 came the 4th construction stage and gradually the production was expanded with silver and gold jewelry.
Price: 50 USD
Location: -
End Time: 2023-10-30T18:50:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Astri Holthe
Ethnic & Regional Style: Scandinavian
Type: Necklace
Signed: No
Style: Pendant
Metal: Pewter
Country/Region of Manufacture: Norway
Country of Origin: Norway
Vintage: Yes
