Wiwen Nilsson, punch bowl a pair of silver, Lund 1966
Half-spherical form with circular ribbed handle, diameter of the cup 5.3 cm, total length 7.2 cm, height of the cup 2.3 cm, height including handle 3.1 cm, total weight 62.6 grams, in original boxes from Wiwen Nilsson
Somewhat worn.
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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