Swedish Solid Silver Letter Opener Wiwen Nilsson 20th Century

Swedish solid silver letter opener or letter opener, signed by the goldsmith Wiwen Nilsson*, dated 1974, from the 20th century. This letter opener is in good condition, good quality. Please note: some dirt, micro-scratches and light wear from time, see photos. * Karl Edvin (Wiwen) Nilsson (1897-1974) was a Swedish goldsmith and jeweler working for the royal family. At a very young age, he learned the trade through studies and practical work for his father Ander Nilsson in Lund, he trained abroad in Germany between 1913 and 1914, then continued his studies in 1919 and 1920. In 1927, he took over his father's business in Lund. Wiwen Nilsson debuted his work at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923 where his porcelain coffee service was appreciated as a bold and innovative modernist piece. Nilsson became one of the most appreciated and well-known silversmiths of the 1900s, both in Sweden and abroad. In the 1940s he had a shop in New York. Dimensions Length 20 cm Weight 51.93 grams Reference: E60 1008 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com