Wiwen Nilsson, Trancher cutlery 2 dlr silver, Lund 1950 and 1960
Stainless steel blades from Jernbolaget in Eskilstuna, consisting of;
1 carving knife length approx. 35 cm
1 carving fork length approx. 28 cm
Total weight approx. 237 grams
In the original case from Wiwen Nilsson
Wear commensurate with age and use. Scratches.
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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