a sterling silver necklace with a step-cut rock crystal, Lund 1942
Signed by Wiwen Nilsson. Length approximately 61 cm, pendant about 25 x 20 mm, weight 33 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.