a sterling silver necklace with a rock crystal and onyx pendant, Lund 1939.
Facet cut rock crystal, embraced by onyx to each side. Height of the pendant 8,5 cm, length of the chain 72 cm.
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 a geometric, stylish and austere form. Nilsson made his debut at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. At the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, he had his big breakthrough and his innovative modernism was a success. Nilsson has, among other things, created jewellery, silverware and crockery.