A Swedish 18th century gold snuff-box, marks of Anders Liedberg, designer probably Christian Precht, Stockholm 1763.

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.