Wiwen Nilsson, Cutlery service 127 dlr silver, Lund 1958-1968
Consisting of;
6 pcs spoons length approx. 14 cm
12 pcs spoons length approx. 17 cm
12 pcs forks length approx. 17.3 cm
12 pcs knives length approx. 18.5 cm with stainless blades
12 pcs spoons length approx. 19 cm
12 pcs forks length approx. 19.5 cm
12 pcs knives length approx. 20.5 cm with stainless blades
12 pcs butter knives length approx. 17 cm
12 pcs knives length approx. 17.5 cm
6 pcs forks length approx. 14.5 cm
3 pcs forks length approx. 19.5 cm
2 pcs forks length approx. 26 cm
2 pcs spoons length approx. 26 cm in original case
2 pcs spoons length approx. 22 cm
1 pc sauce ladle length approx. 18 cm
1 pc knife length approx. 21.5 cm with stainless blade
1 pc cake server length approx. 22.5 cm
7 pcs butter spreaders length approx. 5.5 cm in original case
Total weight approx. 5975 grams
Most are stamped 1962 and 1963
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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