Wiwen Nilsson, Necklace of silver and faceted rock crystals in the form of a cross, Lund 1937
The cross measures approx. 28x8x51 mm, the lengths of the bars range from 11.8-17.9 mm, the length of the necklace is approx. 59.2 cm, weight approx. 39.3 grams.
Insignificant wear.
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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