Gullsmed Ole Kristian Barnung
Gullsmed Ole Kristian Barnung is a goldsmith business with a workshop history in Storjord, Målselv, northern Norway. Its own account dates establishment to 1 May 1980. Barnung qualified as a journeyman in Bergen in 1972 and as a master in 1984. The name identifies a particular business, not silver from the whole Målselv district.
Workshop and shop
The firm's history distinguishes the Storjord workshop from its Bardufoss shop, opened in 1984. This distinction helps when a jewel is accompanied by an old receipt or presentation box. A retailer's name establishes a sales connection but does not necessarily identify the manufacturer.
Documenting an object
Record material marks, initials, decoration and repair evidence separately. No specific punch is attributed to Barnung here without a documented comparison. Where identity is uncertain, assess a clear photograph of the mark together with any receipt instead of relying solely on regional origin or style.
