124. 3150776. A Karl Johan box with a lid, first quarter of the 19th century, Blyberg Porphyry from Elfdals Porphyrverk.
Description
Round shape, lid with twisted ridges, silver lid knob stamped Pehr Gustaf Sahlström, Västerås 1818, base of tin plate, height 16, diameter 16 cm
Given the design of the decoy bud, the box can be used as storage for chess pieces. It is known that Carl Ludwig Mangeot manufactured chess pieces in silvered and burnt-gilt bronze for a chessboard in porphyry.
124. 3150776. A Karl Johan box with a lid, first quarter of the 19th century, Blyberg Porphyry from Elfdals Porphyrverk.
Description
Round shape, lid with twisted ridges, silver lid knob stamped Pehr Gustaf Sahlström, Västerås 1818, base of tin plate, height 16, diameter 16 cm
Given the design of the decoy bud, the box can be used as storage for chess pieces. It is known that Carl Ludwig Mangeot manufactured chess pieces in silvered and burnt-gilt bronze for a chessboard in porphyry.