a sterling silver writing box, Stockholm 1953 and a silver letter knife, CG Hallberg, Stockholm 1926.
Rectangular with a sloping lid and ribbon decoration. Decorated with the monogram DAB. Length 24 cm, width 14.5 cm, height 9.5 cm. Letter knife, length 17 cm, engraved with Dan Axel Broström. Total weight (including wood interior) 1613 grams.
Collection of Heidi Boyce Broström (1939–2022), widow of shipowner Dan-Axel Broström (1915–1976).
Atelier Borgila was founded by Erik Fleming in 1921. The firm quickly established a solid clientele, and its work was characterized by high quality combined with a stylish elegance. The firm was taken over in 1959 by his son Lars Fleming, who successfully continued the workshop and company until 2005 when the firm was sold to the silversmith Henrik Ingemansson
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