& Thorvald Alef, a pewter case, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm 1930.
Black wood lining to interior, rectangular case on feet, the cover with an oval with a female nude figure, maker's mark Stockholm D8. Measurements 24,4 x 13,8 cm (total including feet 26,4 x 15 cm), height 24 cm.
Polished surface, a monogram has probably been removed to the front.
Näyttelyt
The model was shown at Nationalmuseum in Stockholm 22 March - 7 April 1929, together with Mrs Clow's magnificent furniture, a work made to order, designed by Uno Åhrén. The museum bought the case to their collections.
Kirjallisuus
Firma Svenskt Tenn, catalogue, Stockholm 1930, Nordisk Rotogravyr, Stockholm 1929, compare the model illustrated, nr 811: "Case - Bought by Nationalmuseum, Stockholm".
Monica Boman (ed), "Estrid Ericson - Orkidé i vinterlandet", Carlsson Bokförlag, Borås 1989, see the model illustrated p 67 and the 1929 exhibition is mentioned pp 76-78.
Muut tiedot
The case was designed by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn. The finial was designed by Thorvald Alef. The oval plaque was originally flat but presumably it could be made in different versions.
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