Gorgeous Finnish design Full Moon (Taysikuu) silver pendant necklace by Tapio Wirkkala. 38mm diameter and 44cm leght silver chain with craplock. Hallmarks on the link of the jewelry. Manufacturer Kultakeskus oy. Sold with original box and booklet of Mr.Wirkkala. The master of Finnish design, the artist Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) was an expert in handling and designing the most diverse raw materials and objects of use and art. During his most intensive creative period, which lasted more than thirty years, Tapio Wirkkala designed more than 600 silver, bronze and pewter products, many of which survived as design classics and are still part of the Gold Center's selections as a kind of foundation. For his design work, Tapio Wirkkala received plenty of recognition both at home and abroad, e.g. numerous Grande Premios in triennials in many different years and the gold medal of the President of Italy in the Faenza international ceramics competitions in 1967-1973. Tapio Wirkkala received an honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Art in London in 1971. He was invited to become an honorary member of the English Goldsmiths' Guild in 1971. He was awarded the title of academician in 1972. Shipping by Posti with tracking.