Collection: Wille Waeness

Was born in Oslo in 1911 and trained at J. Tostrup from 1926 to 1930. He received his Journeyman's license in 1930 and continued to work for J. Tostrup as a Journeyman another 16 years. Willy worked as a lead designer for David Andersen for seven years, until he received his crafts letter (licensed Goldsmith certification) and established his own workshop in Oslo. In 1957, he purchased George J Ruud & Co. and moved his workshop to that location. - Courtesy of the book: Northern Lights, The Beauty of the Forgotten Scandinavian Enamel Jewelry Artists by Lois Olson and Dwight Olson