Jacob Tostrup

Jacob Tostrup (1806–1890) was a Norwegian goldsmith and businessperson.

Also recorded as Jacob Ulrik Holfeldt Tostrup; Jacob Ulrich Holfeldt Tostrup; J. Tostrup; Jacob Ulrich Hoffeldt Tostrup.

Jacob Tostrup in brief

Born
1806
Died
1890
Known for
goldsmith and businessperson
Place of birth
Hjelmeland Municipality
Contents

Overview

Born at Hjelmeland Municipality in 1806, died in 1890.

In detail

The field of work recorded is medallic art.

Employment is recorded with Tostrup.

Work by Jacob Tostrup is recorded in the collections of National Museum Paleis het Loo and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are King's Medal of Merit and Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jacob Tostrup”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6119368: Jacob Tostrup

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Elsewhere in Silver

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