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Anna Petrus Jars

Anna Petrus was a Swedish sculptor, graphic artist, designer and dancer, born in 1886, in Uppsala, Sweden. She is remembered, in particular, for the pewter and cast iron works with the lion motif, which she designed in the mid-1920s for Svenskt Tenn, some of which are still produced today. Anna also contributed to the design of the Swedish pavilion for the “1925 Paris Exhibition”.

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Creator: Anna Petrus
Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931
Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931

Pewter Jar by Anna Petrus, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1931

By Svenskt Tenn, Anna Petrus

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Amazing pewter jar by Anna Petrus, with a line of brass encircling the base and lid. Expressive lion on the lid, body decorated with a graphic pattern.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Anna Petrus Jars

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Brass, Pewter

Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928
Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928

Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928

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Jar in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt & Anna Petrus, 1928 Additional Information: Material: Pewter and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden D...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Anna Petrus Jars

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Pewter

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Anna Petrus jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Anna Petrus jars are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of pewter and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original jars by Anna Petrus were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 1930s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jars by and Svenskt Tenn. Prices for Anna Petrus jars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,817 and can go as high as $10,817, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,817.