Arthur David-Andersen

Arthur David-Andersen
Arthur David-Andersen
Born	1 April 1875; London
Died	25 December 1970 (aged 95)
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Goldsmith
Children	Ivar David-Andersen
Parent	David Andersen

Arthur David-Andersen (21 April 1875 – 25 December 1970) was a Norwegian goldsmith.

He was born in London to David Andersen, a goldsmith, and Sophia Gott. He was the father of goldsmith Ivar David-Andersen who also became a goldsmith. He graduated from Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in 1893, and worked as designer for some years. When his father died in 1901, he took over the family company, along with his brother. David-Andersen was a co-founder of the trade union Norges Gullsmedforbund (Goldsmith Union of Norway), and chaired the organization from 1909 to 1921. He was also a long-term prominent member of Oslo Håndverks- og Industriforening (Carpentry and industry association of Oslo), a member of the board of representatives from 1906 to 1945. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1954.[1][2]

References

Opstad, Jan-Lauritz. "Arthur David-Andersen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Arthur David-Andersen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 September 2016.

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[nbl-1] Opstad, Jan-Lauritz. "Arthur David-Andersen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 13 September 2016.

[snl-2] Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Arthur David-Andersen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 September 2016.