Vintage David Andersen Sterling Silver & Enamel Tea Caddy Spoon

Offered is a sterling silver spoon by David Andersen. It is decorated with blue and white enamel. The top of the spoon has and image of St. Hallvard, the patron saint of Norway. The handle has the name of the city, Olso. The spoon is in very good condition. It measures a bit under 5 inches long.

FYI - Hallvard Vebjørnsson is considered a saint due to his defense of a pregnant woman, most likely a slave, who had been given sanctuary from three men accusing her of theft. Hallvard believed in her innocence and took her on his boat. Hallvard, together with the woman, were killed by arrows from the men. The woman was buried on the beach. Hallvard, however, was bound with a millstone around his neck, and the men attempted to sink his body in Drammensfjord but it refused to remain submerged and as a result their crimes were discovered. A local village buried him in a Christian manner and people came to regard him as a martyr to their faith.