J.L. Hultman for Svenskt Tenn Card Box with Öberg Cards

Name: J.L. Hultman for Svenskt Tenn Card Box with Öberg Cards
Brand: Trove Paris
Price: 520.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

A rare and romantic artifact of Scandinavian social history, this 1935 Swedish Grace pewter gaming chest feels like a treasured repository of memories made around a game table. Crafted by silversmith J.L. Hultman for Svenskt Tenn, the case rests on delicate sculpted feet and features an intricate hand-engraved four-suit card motif surrounded by fluid Art Deco flourishes on the lid. Opening smoothly and cleanly, the hinged lid reveals a fitted wood-lined interior holding four circular pewter counter dishes and two complete, full-set playing card decks by legendary Swedish maker J.O. Öberg & Son, Eskilstuna (stamped 1933).

Adding a layer of emotional warmth, the front edge bears a delicate hand-engraved Swedish birthday dedication reading "På 40-årsdagen 1935" ("On the 40th birthday, 1935"). This personal touch transforms a finely executed design piece into an intimate keepsake—a quiet echo of milestone celebrations, quiet evenings, and friendly wagers from nearly a century ago.

27 cm Length × 16 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height

In well-loved, honest vintage condition which adds to its charm. The box sits squarely on its decorative feet, and the hinged lid opens perfectly and operates smoothly. The pewter casing shows authentic signs of age and use, including surface scratches, marks, and small dents that speak to its history as a functional object. The accompanying cards show visible vintage wear throughout, adding rich, authentic character to a genuine piece of gaming history.

€520