Wiwen Nilsson, silver necklace, Lund 1938
Pendant in the form of a cross with decoration, height including loop 6 cm, width 2.6 cm, bars measure 18.1x1.3 mm, length of the bar chain approximately 65.5 cm, total weight approximately 15.1 grams, in a box from Wiwen Nilsson.
Link chain lacks hallmarks. Minor scratches.
From a private collection.
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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