Wiwen Nilsson, Ostrongafflar 11 pcs silver, Lund 1961-1969
Length 15 cm, total weight approx. 33 grams, in the original case from Wiwen Nilsson
Usage wear. Scratches. Two pieces with engraving.
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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