a sterling silver and rock crystal cross pendant with a chain, Lund 1941.
Dimensions cross 25 X 55 mm, weight 15 g. Signed Wiwen Nilsson.
Chip on one of the stones.
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.