Wiwen Nilsson
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a sterling bowl "The King's bowl", Lund Sweden 1952.
The base with facets. Diameter 23 cm, weight 540 g.
A donour's inscription underneath "ANNA 14-8-1981 från Märit, Hans och barnen".
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This model has been given its common name "The King's bowl" since the Swedish King Gustaf den VI Adolf had one of this model in his collection.
Designer
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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