Wiwen Nilsson
A Swedish 20th century stertling silver bowl mark of Wiwen Nilsson Lund 1947, weight 770 grams
Diameter 22 cm, height 7,5 cm
Wear due to age and use. Scratches. Later engraving.
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Architect Eric Sigfrid Persson
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Eric Sigfrid Persson, born January 24, 1898 in Tryde, Skåne, died July 31, 1983 in Hörby, was a Swedish architect and designer. Persson was educated in Denmark but was active in Malmö. He built a number of well-known residential areas in Malmö, such as Malmgården, Ribershus and Friluftstaden
Designer
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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