a silver brooch set with faceted rock crystal, Lund 1936
measuring 48 X 15 mm, weight 16 g. Signed Wiwen Nilsson.
Overall condition good, with age-related wear with minor scratches and some discoloration of the metal. Rock crystal with minor chips in the corners.
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.