a pair of 18K gold earrings set with cabochon-cut moonstones, Lund 1947.
Dimensions ca 8 x 35 mm, total weight 7 g. Signed Wiwen Nilsson and stamped AN.
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.