Wiwen Nilsson
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A set of 142 pieces of sterling and stainless steel flatware, Lund 1938-1965.
12 dinner forks
12 dinner knives
12 dinner spoons
12 desset forks
12 dessert knives
12 dessert spoons
12 sandwich forks
12 sandwich knives
12 teaspoons
6 + 6 butter knives
10 fish forks
10 fish knives
1 serving tool
1 pair of serving tongues
Minor wear.
Designer
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 geometric, clean, and austere forms. Nilsson debuted at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. At the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, he had his major breakthrough, and his innovative modernism was a success. Nilsson created, among other things, jewellery, table silver, and services.
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