Wiwen Nilsson, Ring sterling silver with a step-cut rock crystal, Lund 1970.

Wiwen Nilsson, Ring sterling silver with a step-cut rock crystal, Lund 1970

Rock crystal measures approx. 10x10 mm, the height of the setting is about 8.9 mm, the width of the ring is approx. 10 mm, ring size is about 17/53.38, weight is approx. 7.8 grams, in original box.

The silver with marks. The rock crystal with very small nicks in the corners visible under a microscope.

More about Wiwen Nilsson

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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By law, the buyer will pay an artist fee for this work of art. This fee is 5% of the hammer price, or less. For more information about this law:

Sweden: BUS
Finland: Kuvasto

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