Djurgården, outer pot/ice bucket in pewter from Munka Tenn

This pot is named after the district/island in Stockholm and the shape is reminiscent of the bygone 40s. The pot is 12 cm high and the sides are 16 x 16 cm. The weight is about 1 kilo.

Why the pot was named Djurgården is shrouded in mystery, but the more we know about Djupgården.

In the Middle Ages, Djurgården was mainly used as a royal hunting ground and grazing ground for livestock. The island was relatively undeveloped and was mainly used for recreation and hunting by the royal family.

1520s:   King Gustav Vasa made Djurgården a royal game reserve, which gave the island its name (Djurgården means "animal farm").

17th century; During Queen Kristina's reign, Djurgården began to be built up more. Among other things, Djurgårdsbrunn was built to provide Stockholm with clean water.

18th century; Gustav III laid out several parks and walking paths on Djurgården. He also had a number of buildings erected, including the beautiful Rosendals Castle.
19th century: Djurgården became a popular place for entertainment and recreation among Stockholmers. Several amusement parks and restaurants opened here, including Gröna Lund, which was founded in 1883. Artur Hazelius founded Skansen in 1891, the world's oldest open-air museum, which showcases traditional Swedish culture and history.

Early 20th century: Djurgården continued to develop as a center for culture and leisure. The Nordic Museum and the Vasa Museum are two of the major museums established here.

Later 20th century: Djurgården has continued to be an important part of Stockholm's cultural and leisure life, with new attractions and improvements to existing facilities.

Important Buildings and Places;

Gröna Lund - Sweden's oldest amusement park and a popular amusement park.

Skansen - An open-air museum with historic buildings and Nordic fauna.

Rosendal Castle - A royal castle from the 19th century with beautiful surroundings.

Vasa Museum - A museum that displays the royal ship Vasa, which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and was salvaged in 1961.

Nordic Museum - A museum that focuses on Nordic cultural history.