Knut Eriksson & Co (KE & Co)
12 Pewter Coasters, Knut Eriksson & Co (KE & Co), 1937
Engraved Swedish Art Deco from Eskilstuna
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A cohesive collection of eleven round pewter coasters from the renowned Knut Eriksson & Co in Eskilstuna. The coasters feature a low, raised rim and are individually decorated with a stylized, engraved floral pattern in period-typical Art Deco style. They offer an elegant and classic way to protect table surfaces from moisture rings. All coasters display a charming age patina and surface scratches from previous use.
The story of this object
The company K.E. & Co was founded in Eskilstuna, a town historically known as Sweden's center for the metal and blacksmithing industry. During the 1920s and 30s, they produced high-quality functional and decorative pewter that often captured the contemporary style ideals, from strict functionalism to decorative Art Deco.
- Maker
- Knut Eriksson & Co (KE & Co)
- Era
- 1930s
- Material
- Pewter
- Dimensions
- Diameter: approx. 2.8 in (7 cm).
- Condition
- Used condition with clear age patina. There are surface scratches and signs of use in the metal, fully consistent with the items' age and functional nature.
- Origin
- Sweden