Adolf Zethelius
Adolf Zethelius | |
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Born | Stockholm | 19 February 1781
Died | 7 March 1864 Stockholm | (aged 83)
Burial place | Torshälla Church graveyard |
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation | Silversmith and industrialist |
Notable work | Norwegian Royal Regalia, Nyby bruk, Surahammars bruk |
Style | Empire |
Spouse(s) | Sofia Fredrika Nordewall (1786–1885) |
Children | Augusta Emerentia Carolina Zethelius (1811–1897) Carl Zethelius (1811–1860), mill owner and Royal Secretary. |
Parent(s) | Silversmith Pehr Zethelius (1740–1810) Catharina Emerentia Westrell |
Relatives | Son-in-law of |
Adolf Zethelius (born Erik Adolf Zethelius; 19 February 1781 – 7 March 7, 1864) was a Swedish silversmith and industrialist and owner of the Swedish ironworks Surahammars bruk and Nyby bruk.
Silversmith[]
The orb, sceptre and anointing horn which are part of the Norwegian Royal Regalia were commissioned by King Charles John and made by Zethelius in Stockholm for the King's coronation as King of Norway in 1818.[1] Works by Zethelius are also exhibited at Nationalmuseum and Hallwyl Palace in Stockholm.
Industrialist[]
Zethelius acquired the manor house Nyby, near Torshälla, from his father-in-law , and in 1829 founded the ironworks Nyby bruk on the site.[2]
Zethelius had the manor house of constructed 1856–1858.[3]
References[]
- ^ Trondheim Cathedral – The Norwegian Royal Regalia Archived April 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nordisk familjebok, Adolf Zethelius
- ^ Svensk Silversmide, Andrén, Hellner, Hernmarck & Holmquist, Stockholm 2000.
- Swedish silversmiths
- Swedish industrialists
- Businesspeople in metals
- 1781 births
- 1864 deaths