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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.

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.

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.