a sterling silver necklace set with faceted rock crystal and onyx
pendant measuring 24 X 43 mm, length chain ca 61 cm, total weight 63 g. SIgned Wiwen Nilsson, Lund 1940.
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.