A Swedish 18th century gold snuff-box, marks of Anders Liedberg, designer probably Christian Precht, Stockholm 1763.
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Rectangular with rounded corners, chiseled decoration, the lid, base, and sides with flowers against a radiant background. Dimensions 6.2 x 4.6 x 2 cm. Weight 132 g.
A leather case is included.
Literature
Ed. Carl Hernmarck et al., "Svenskt Silversmide 1520-1850, volume II, 1941-1963, illustrated cat no 681.
Gustaf Munthe, "Konsthantverkaren Christian Precht", Stockholm 1957, the gold box mentioned and illustrated, cat. no. 100, p. 266.
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One of the foremost craftsmen and pattern designers of the Swedish Rococo was Christian Precht, born in Stockholm in 1706. His exquisite drawings can be found, among other places, at the Nationalmuseum today and demonstrate his great ability as a designer. He apprenticed as a goldsmith with Gustaf Stafhell the Elder, but then continued his studies in London and later in Paris, where he acquired new knowledge and an advanced modern design language. He returned to Sweden in 1731, inspired by some of the great names of the time in the field, such as Juste-Aurèle Messonier and Thomas Germain. Since he never sought to become a master in the Stockholm goldsmith's guild and thus gain the right to his own mark, his works must be sought under the marks of other masters. His collaboration with Anders Liedberg is mentioned by researchers such as Gustaf Munthe, who also includes this box, i.e., the current catalogue number, in his book on the great Swedish master of the Rococo, Christian Precht.