a sterling and rock crystal cross-shaped necklace, Lund Sweden 1943.
Height of pendant ca 6 x 3 cm, length of chain ca 65 cm.
Part of chain extended with a removable chain of a thinner design 15 cm. Minor chip.
Box enclosed.
Wiwen Nilsson was a Swedish designer born in Copenhagen. He studied at his father's workshop, as well as in Germany, Denmark, and France. Nilsson is primarily known for his objects created in silver with geometric, clean, and austere forms. Nilsson debuted at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. At the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, he had his major breakthrough, and his innovative modernism was a success. Nilsson created, among other things, jewellery, table silver, and services.
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