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Firma Svenskt Tenn(Sweden, Founded in 1924)
a pewter hand mirror model A 1497 and a letter opener in the shape of an alligator, model A 1104, Stockholm, 1930s-40s.
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3 000 - 4 000 SEK

A pewter hand mirror model A 1497 and a letter opener in the shape of an alligator, model A 1104, Stockholm, 1930s-40s.

Round mirror with a dragon head after an antique Chinese model, holding a twisted brass ring, unmarked. Diameter 12.5 cm. Paper knife marked with the angel's mark. Length 23 cm.

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Provenance
Literature

Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, model illustrated (n.p.).

More information

The hand mirror in production from 1930. In Svenskt Tenn's production ledger, the following note is recorded: "Hand mirror with dragon head and ring. Chinese. 3rd century B.C." The paper knife in production from 1929.

More about Firma Svenskt Tenn

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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Eva Seeman
Stockholm
Eva Seeman
Chief Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative art and design
+46 (0)708 92 19 69
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