Wiwen Nilsson, necklace with bar chain and one earring, silver, Lund 1971 and 1973
The rods measure 10x5 mm, the necklace is stamped 1973, length 42 cm, the earring is stamped 1971, height 25 mm, total weight 65.4 grams
Earring missing its fastener. 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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