Lot Essay
E. Andrén, B. Hellner et al. (Svenskt Silversmide 1520-1850. Guld-och Silverstämplar, Stockholm, 1963, p. 185) mention a guldetui of 1830 by this goldsmith.
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BY ERIK LUNDBERG (FL. 1823-1836), MARKED, STOCKHOLM, 1830
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A SWEDISH DOUBLE-OPENING GOLD SNUFF-BOX
by Erik Lundberg (fl. 1823-1836), marked, Stockholm, 1830
Quiver-shaped gold box simulating a George II-style nécessaire étui, the two-lidded body chased and repoussé with the apotheosis of Hercules surrounded by c-scrolls and flower work, hinge at the waist to open at the short and at the long ends, with fitted hinged black velvet-lined dark leather case
4 in. (101 mm.) wide
1½ oz. (49 gr.) (2)
by Erik Lundberg (fl. 1823-1836), marked, Stockholm, 1830
Quiver-shaped gold box simulating a George II-style nécessaire étui, the two-lidded body chased and repoussé with the apotheosis of Hercules surrounded by c-scrolls and flower work, hinge at the waist to open at the short and at the long ends, with fitted hinged black velvet-lined dark leather case
4 in. (101 mm.) wide
1½ oz. (49 gr.) (2)
Special notice
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