a silver and rock crystal bridal crown, Lund 1967.
Signed Wiwen Nilsson. Diameter of base 84 mm, height 90 mm, weight 112 g.
Wear commensurate with age and use.
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.