Svindersvik
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Svindersvik is a well-preserved 18th century country residence in Nacka Municipality, Sweden. Svindersvik lies just outside the city limits of Stockholm. It was built in the 1740s for Claes Grill, and
Svindersvik, the main building
The dining room
The antechamber
The antechamber, detail with Chinese wallpaper
Claes Grill
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Claes Grill was a Swedish merchant, factory owner and ship-owner. He was director of the Grill Trading House, one of the leading companies in the East India trade through the Swedish East India Compan
Svindersvik
…18th century country residence in Nacka Municipality, Sweden. Svindersvik lies just outside the city limits of Stockholm. It was built in the 1740s for Claes Grill, and today belongs to the Nordic Museum. It is open to the public through guided tours. Svindersvik derives its name from Johan van Swinderen, a Dutch…
Claes Grill is always depicted with his left profile. The other side of his face was scarred and he was one-eyed.
The Grill House at Stortorget, Stockholm
Svindersvik, interior