Scandinavian Silver Snuffbox by Alexander Magnus Lundstrom
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This 19th-century Scandinavian snuffbox is crafted from silver and features intricate detailing. The box is adorned with carved designs throughout its exterior surface.
A prominent feature on the front is a lozenge-shaped frame containing a central yellow enamel embellishment. The top of the snuffbox is set with a green enamel embellishment. Personalization is provided by a finely engraved monogram, "RFR," appearing on the front face. The object bears several marks indicative of its provenance and make: the bottom is marked "MOV," while the inner rim features a "CAR" inscription accompanied by a crown symbol, the number "74," and the letter "W."
The piece has a total weight of 16 grams. As an antique item from the 19th century, it displays signs of age consistent with its history, including visible tarnishing and general surface wear. This small container serves as a characteristic example of decorative Scandinavian metalwork from this period, blending functional utility with ornate aesthetic design.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 16 grams
- Material
- silver, enamel
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- MOV, CAR, crown, 74, W
Design
- Ornamentation
- carved design, yellow enamel, green enamel
- Front monogram
- RFR
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Alexander Magnus Lundstrom
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.