1931 Swedish Art Deco Pewter & Enamel Playing Card Box

Origin: Sweden Made: 1931 (Hallmarked "E8") Style: Art Deco Dimensions: 26 × 16 × 4 cm Material: Patinated pewter, wood lining, red & black enamel Markings: Stamped TENN, date code E8, model 1501-16 Includes: Two vintage 1946 Swedish card decks (Aktieb. J.O. Öberg & Son), and die A standout piece of 1930s Scandinavian design. This Swedish Art Deco gaming box pairs clean, architectural pewter work with intricate jewel-like detailing. Dated precisely to 1931 via its official Swedish E8 hallmark, the exterior features subtle hand-engraved scrolling motifs framing a central enamel lid inlay: four playing-card suits—hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades—rendered in vivid red and black enamel set against gilt-toned detailing. Inside, the lid opens to a custom-fitted wood interior designed to store cards, counters, and dice. Complete with two vintage 1946 Swedish card decks by Öberg & Son alongside vintage gaming tokens, it is a refined, collectible object that brings effortless vintage charm to a coffee table, desk, or living space

 Condition: In well-loved, honest vintage condition which adds to its charm. 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 fitted wood interior displays age-appropriate wear and a slight separation from the metal casing along the hinge side, though the lid opens and closes smoothly. The accompanying cards and counters show visible vintage wear throughout, adding rich, authentic character to a genuine piece of gaming history.