Wiwen Nilsson, ring silver and faceted rock crystal, Lund 1961
The setting measures 8.1x9x7.7 mm, the band width is 8 mm, ring size approximately 16.7/52.43, weight approximately 5.6 grams.
The rock crystal with a edge chip visible under 10x magnification and wear to the facets. The silver with marks.
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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