Adolf Zethelius

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.

Adolf Zethelius
Adolf Zethelius
Adolf Zethelius, with the Order of Vasa around his neck.
Born(1781-02-19)19 February 1781
Stockholm
Died7 March 1864(1864-03-07) (aged 83)
Stockholm
Burial placeTorshälla Church graveyard
NationalitySwedish
Occupation(s)Silversmith and industrialist
Notable workNorwegian Royal Regalia, Nyby bruk, Surahammars bruk
StyleEmpire
SpouseSofia Fredrika Nordewall (1786–1885)
ChildrenAugusta Emerentia Carolina Zethelius (1811–1897)

Carl Zethelius (1811–1860), mill owner and Royal Secretary.
Fredrik Zethelius (1812–1887), mill owner.
Wilhelm Zethelius (1815–1873), mill owner.

Henrik Philibert Zethelius (1825–?).
ParentSilversmith Pehr Zethelius (1740–1810) Catharina Emerentia Westrell
RelativesSon-in-law of Eric Nordewall

Life and career

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.

Zethelius acquired the manor house Nyby, near Torshälla, from his father-in-law Eric Nordewall, and in 1829 he founded the ironworks Nyby bruk on the site.[2] Zethelius had the manor house of Surahammars herrgård constructed 1856–1858.[3]

References
  1. Trondheim Cathedral – The Norwegian Royal Regalia Archived April 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Nordisk familjebok, Adolf Zethelius
  3. Svensk Silversmide, Andrén, Hellner, Hernmarck & Holmquist, Stockholm 2000.
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