Ostindiefararen Götheborg invites you to a unique charity auction, in collaboration with AntikWest, supporting cultural heritage and the preservation of the ship’s history.
This day also commemorates the anniversary of the original Götheborg’s sinking—on September 12, 1745, the ship ran aground just outside Gothenburg after a long voyage from China.
This day is dedicated to the memory of the original Götheborg’s shipwreck – on 12 September 1745, when the vessel ran aground just outside Gothenburg after a long journey from China.
The pier to the East Indiaman will open at 10:00, and throughout the day there will be free admission to both the Antiques Day and the ship.
AntikWest, founded by Björn Gremner in 1971, is one of Gothenburg’s most renowned antique dealers specializing in Chinese porcelain. Many fascinating objects connected to the voyages of the Swedish East India Company in the 18th century, as well as treasures from the East Indiaman Götheborg, will be on display during the day.
Don’t miss 12 September, when you can meet Björn Gremner, one of the foremost experts on Chinese porcelain from the Swedish TV show Antikrundan. Bring your own items for appraisal and listen to his exciting stories about the history of porcelain.
Welcome to be inspired and perhaps discover your next unique collector’s item!
There will also be a book signing and lecture with author Lars-Olof Lööf and his book Sjöfarare och Superkargörer(Seafarers and Supercargoes), an extensive account of the sailors of the SOIC.
The day concludes with a unique charity auction, where items related to the East Indiaman Götheborg and the Swedish East India Company will be auctioned off under the leadership of Björn Gremner.
🎟 Collect your free ticket on the East Indiaman Götheborg’s website.
(All proceeds will go directly to the East Indiaman Götheborg for the preservation and development of the ship.)
10:00 – 12:00 Start: Appraisals on the pier with Björn Gremner (bring up to 5 items per person)
12:00 – 13:00 Lecture and book signing with Lars-Olof Lööf: The Journey of Porcelain and East India Stories
14:00 Auction – led by Björn Gremner
10:00 – 16:00 Free admission to the East Indiaman Götheborg with online ticket
10:00 – 16:00 Café & shop open
We look forward to a day filled with history, treasures, and exciting encounters!
Welcome to an unforgettable day on the pier!
More info: https://antikwest.se/
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Join us on a guided tour from the city centre to the ship! We begin at Gustav Adolfs Square, where you will hear the story of Gothenburg’s founding. From there, we take a short walk, following the traces of the Swedish East India Company. Why did they travel to China? Who sailed on board, and what happened when the ships returned with their valuable cargoes?
