Artefacts & Objects

A collection that includes historical and cultural artefacts and objects, including items once owned the the family.
Artefacts & Objects
Seal, with the coat of arms of the Pohlmanns

Seal, with the coat of arms of the Pohlmanns

Title Seal, with the coat of arms of the Pohlmanns Description A copper alloy seal with the coat of arms of the von Pohlmanns dated between 1800 to 1880. At the end of the 19th century, the seal belonged to Aleksei von Pohlmann, one of the last members of this
A rare Sword of Honour from King Gustaf III to Colonel AF Påhlman 1790

A rare Sword of Honour from King Gustaf III to Colonel AF Påhlman 1790

Title A rare Sword of Honour from King Gustaf III to Colonel AF Påhlman 1790 Description A rare Sword of Honor gifted from King Gustaf III to Colonel AF Påhlman in 1790 for his services during the Russian War of 1788–1790. Owned by Colonel Adolf Fredrik Påhlman (1743-1825) and
Coat of arms: von Pohlmann

Coat of arms: von Pohlmann

Title Coat of arms: von Pohlmann Description Coat of arms of von Pohlmann family painted on cardboard. Height: 46.8 cm; width: 36.7 cm Reference: AM _ 13085 K 1011 Date 1830-1850 Creator Unknown Providing institution Eestimaa Kirjanduse Ühingu muuseumi (Provintsiaalmuuseumi) kogu | Eesti Ajaloomuuseum SA Classification Object | Coat of Arms
Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann’s gun with coat of arms

Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann’s gun with coat of arms

Title Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann’s gun with coat of arms Description Handle of a gun owned by Jägermeister and Lieutenant General Reinhold Wilhelm von Pohlmann (Romanovich von Polman). Depicts a man standing next to the family coat of arms. 18th century (presumably the 1750s to 1790s) in Reval (Tallinn)
Button with Påhlman coat of arms

Button with Påhlman coat of arms

Title Button with Påhlman coat of arms Description A round cupped button of white metal, with a loop on the back, depicting the Påhlman family coat of arms. From Björnegården, Råda or the county of Vänersvik. The coat of arms depicts a shield with an arm on it and banners.
 Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 1

Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 1

Title Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 1 Description Wallpaper, sample, white painted paper; up to 18 cm wide border, fabric wallpaper, with openwork pattern, in green and brown-black. L 75 cm. From the demolished manor house Ugglansryd, Ryssby sn, Småland. Reference: NM.0266900 Date 1946 (Accession) Creator Unknown Providing institution Nordiska
 Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 2

Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 2

Title Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 2 Description Wallpaper, sample, paper, painted white, painted border pasted on top, bow motif in light blue, pink and black, 7 cm. high. L 45 cm, W 50 cm. Place of use: Ugglansryd, Ryssby, Småland Reference: NM.0266901 Date 1946 (Accession) Creator Unknown Providing institution
Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 3

Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 3

Title Wallpaper fragment from Ugglansryd 3 Description Wallpaper, sample, 2 pieces, /inscribed with pencil 'paper'/ stencil wallpaper, blue and white flowers on a gray background. L 40 or 15 cm. Place of use: Ugglansryd, Ryssby, Småland Reference: NM.0266902 Date 1850-1900 Creator Unknown Providing institution Nordiska museet Classification
Waffle iron

Waffle iron, 1653-1671, with Silfversparre and von Scheiding coats of arms

Title Waffle iron, 1653-1671, with Silfversparre and von Scheiding coats of arms Description A waffle iron from 1653-1671, bearing the engraved coat of arms of Per Silfversparre (1613-71) and Magdalena von Scheiding, who were married in 1640. The von Scheiding family was made baron in 1653. The initials "PSS&
 Brooch with Påhlman coat of arms

Brooch with Påhlman coat of arms

Title Brooch with Påhlman coat of arms Description A silver-plated brass brooch with Påhlman coat of arms, reportedly made from a livery button. Acquired 1/8 1935 by Västergötland's museum. Provenance unknown. Dimensions: 30mm. Inscription: Signature: C. Sporrong, Stockholm Date 1935 (acquisition) Creator CC Sporrong & Co Providing
Silk wallet

Silk wallet

Title Silk wallet Description A banknote book that was part of Signe Påhlman's estate, originally owned by Margareta Elisabeth Ancarcrona. Born on March 13, 1777, at Boserup, Margareta was the daughter of Major Conrad Wilhelm Ankarcrona and his wife, a born Countess Reenstierna. Margareta married Colonel Adolf Fredrik
Colonel Adolf Fredrik Påhlman’s sword from around the year 1800

Colonel Adolf Fredrik Påhlman’s sword from around the year 1800

A Swedish infantry sword from around the year 1800. Belonged to Colonel Adolf Fredrik Påhlman (1743-1825) and thence by descent.

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