WIWEN NILSSON, a amber necklace and earrings, Lund 1953.
Clasp and settings in silver. Necklace with length 62 cm. Earrings with heigth 2,5 cm. Only earrings with Wiwen Nilsson marks. Weight of necklace 51,9 gram. Weight of earrings 6,1 gram.
Wear. Chip. 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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