Wiwen Nilsson
Wiwen Nilsson, seal stamp in sterling silver and ebony with the coat of arms of Lund, Lund 1961
Lund city coat of arms, partially gilded, beneath the stamp monogram "OW/MO", measures 4.2x2.5x12.3 cm, weight approximately 223.2 grams.
Scratches. Engraving. One corner at the bottom slightly compressed. A dent on the short side in the form of a line.
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From a private 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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