Wiwen Nilsson, silver ring with faceted carnelian, Lund 1950
The carnelian measures approximately 11.9x10 mm, the setting's height is 4 mm, ring size about 19.90/62.5, weight approximately 8.9 grams, in a box from Wiwen Nilsson.
Marks. 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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