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Firma Svenskt Tenn

(Sweden, Founded in 1924)
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
543 - 724 EUR
588 - 784 USD
Hammer price
5 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Camilla Behrer
Stockholm
Camilla Behrer
Head of Design/ Specialist Modern & Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)708 92 19 77
Firma Svenskt Tenn
(Sweden, Founded in 1924)

a pewter matchbox case with beaker, models "38d" and "185a", with decor by Anna Petrus, Stockholm 1927-28.

Decorated with a stylized face, stamped with the angel mark and year stamps A8 and B8 respectively. Dimensions of the matchbox holder 12.2 x 7.2 cm, height 4 cm, the height of the beaker 7 cm, diameter 7.5 cm.

Vase with later engraved date underneath from 1931, minor wear.

Designer

Svenskt Tenn is an exclusive interior design company grounded year 1924 by Estrid Ericson and Nils Fougstedt. Initially the company primarily created products made of tin, but since the 1930s the company has exculated to creating all kinds of interior items. The architect Josef Frank is arguably the person who is most closely associated to the company. His textiles, frameworks, and furniture are today classified as classics. Svenskt Tenn's products are defined by a somber elegance with a colourful, personal formal language.

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