After ten years of teaching in Stockholm Svante Nilsson mastered the art of producing the medal stamps.
He collaborated with the Swedish medal engraver Sven Kulle (1860–1945),[4][5] who resided in Paris in France.
Svante Nilsson participated in several exhibitions during his years in Paris and he played a significant role in the Swedish art colony.
Svante Nilsson is also represented in Svenska statens porträttsamling at Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred.
His speciality was Carl Michael Bellman (1740–1795), a Swedish poet and composer in the 18th century, and old French songs.