Swedish box - completely stumped

[SilverK]

Hi,

I have been completely stumped by this Swedish box.

- I think the date is indicated by what looks like N2, but it's the wrong typeface.
- I couldn't find a Swedish maker G.A.
- I assume the anvil and hammer is the town mark, but the nearest I can find is Eskilstuna in Tardy, but the anvil in there is the wrong way round.

So, I'm stumped. I imagine the answer is obvious to those familiar with Swedish marks, but I am not, and I don't have any other detailed reference than Tardy and fairly random internet searches. So, hopefully someone can cast some light on this item for me.

Many thanks,

Silverk.

[Sasropakis]

It's Carl Ahlstrand, 1790-1802(1804), Askersund, N2=1795. The typeface isn't that important (unlike with English silver) and CA seems to have used rather peculiar year letters. The information comes from Erik Andrén etc., Svenskt silversmide, p. 244.

[SilverK]

That's splendid! The unregulated font for the date is a bit of a revelation for me. Now I know who he is, I've looked for other items of his on the net and his font varies, even for the same year.

Many thanks,

Silverk.