GENSE is an acronym for Gustaf Eriksson NySilverfabrik i Eskilstuna. Gustaf Eriksson, who established the company in 1856 in Eskilstuna, was a specialized craftsman in making doors for tiled ovens. It was not until his son Axel Eriksson took over the business in 1885 that GENSE took the crucial step and extended its range to include cutlery and silver plated tableware. Continue reading