Wiven Nilsson, a silver cutlery service, Anders Nilsson, Lund, some 1955 (18 pieces)
6 table spoons 17.3 cm (of which 4 with engraved monogram)
5 table forks 17.3 cm
6 table knives 21.8 cm
1 butter knife 14 cm
Total weight including stainless steel blades 790 grams.
Minor wear.
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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