Wednesday, January 21, 2026

1690s Book with Filigree Silver Binding - National Library of Sweden

 






This binding is an exquisite example of Danish filigree technique from the 1690s.It belongs to the National Library’s Huseby Collection and was once owned by Karren Mogensdotter Skoug. Her name and the year 1692 are engraved on the inside of the clasps.