Wiwen Nilsson, a sterling silver and rock crystal necklace, Anders Nilsson, Lund 1944
Pendant with a faceted rock crystal approximately 3 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm. Ring and rod chain length approximately 59 cm. Both the pendant and the chain are stamped Anders Nilsson Lund 1944, the pendant also with a stamp signature. Total weight 31 grams.
Minor wear.
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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