A Swedish 20th century sterling silver letter knife mark of Wiwen Nilsson Lund 1942, weight 270 grams
Length 30 cm
Wear commensurate with age and use. Scratches.
Architect Eric Sigfrid Persson
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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