No. 100497434

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Decorative ornament - Rubber boat with life buoy
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€ 22
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Decorative ornament - Rubber boat with life buoy

Salvagente anulare rosso con fasce bianche – oggetto nautico originale – seconda metà del XX secolo Salvagente anulare in materiale rigido leggero, di colore rosso brillante con quattro fasce bianche distribuite simmetricamente lungo la circonferenza. È presente un tratto di corda legato alla parte superiore, utilizzato originariamente per il fissaggio o per il recupero rapido in acqua. Il salvagente presenta segni d’uso e tracce del tempo, compatibili con un autentico impiego in ambiente marittimo. La superficie mostra piccole abrasioni e leggere graffiature, che contribuiscono al suo carattere vintage e ne confermano l’utilizzo pratico. Epoca e stile • Seconda metà del XX secolo • Stile nautico/marittimo • Oggetto funzionale con forte valore decorativo Materiali • Corpo in materiale rigido galleggiante (polistirene o similare) • Fasce bianche applicate • Corda in fibra sintetica Modalità d’uso originaria Il salvagente anulare veniva utilizzato: • come dispositivo di salvataggio su imbarcazioni, banchine e piscine • per essere lanciato in acqua in caso di emergenza • come segnalatore visivo grazie al colore acceso Uso attuale consigliato Oggi rappresenta un oggetto molto ricercato: • come elemento decorativo in case al mare • per arredo di ristoranti, bar e locali a tema marinaro • per collezionisti di oggettistica navale • per scenografie fotografiche o cinematografiche Condizioni • Buone condizioni generali • Normali segni del tempo e dell’uso • Strutturalmente integro • Verniciatura con leggere usure superficiali ⸻ Detailed description in English Red ring lifebuoy with white bands – original nautical item – second half of the 20th century Ring-shaped lifebuoy made of lightweight rigid material, in bright red colour with four evenly spaced white bands around the circumference. A short piece of rope is attached to the top section, originally used for fixing or for quick retrieval from the water. The lifebuoy shows visible signs of age and use, consistent with authentic maritime service. The surface displays small abrasions and scratches that enhance its vintage character and confirm its functional history. Period and style • Second half of the 20th century • Nautical / maritime style • Functional item with strong decorative value Materials • Rigid floating material (polystyrene or similar) • Applied white bands • Synthetic rope Original intended use The ring lifebuoy was originally used: • as a life-saving device on boats, docks and swimming areas • to be thrown into the water in case of emergency • as a visual marker thanks to its bright colour Suggested current use Today it is highly appreciated for: • maritime-themed interior decoration • beach house furnishing • decoration in bars, restaurants and nautical venues • naval memorabilia collections • film or photographic props Condition • Good overall condition • Normal signs of wear and ageing • Structurally intact • Light surface wear to the paint

No. 100497434

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Decorative ornament - Rubber boat with life buoy

Decorative ornament - Rubber boat with life buoy

Salvagente anulare rosso con fasce bianche – oggetto nautico originale – seconda metà del XX secolo

Salvagente anulare in materiale rigido leggero, di colore rosso brillante con quattro fasce bianche distribuite simmetricamente lungo la circonferenza. È presente un tratto di corda legato alla parte superiore, utilizzato originariamente per il fissaggio o per il recupero rapido in acqua.

Il salvagente presenta segni d’uso e tracce del tempo, compatibili con un autentico impiego in ambiente marittimo. La superficie mostra piccole abrasioni e leggere graffiature, che contribuiscono al suo carattere vintage e ne confermano l’utilizzo pratico.

Epoca e stile
• Seconda metà del XX secolo
• Stile nautico/marittimo
• Oggetto funzionale con forte valore decorativo

Materiali
• Corpo in materiale rigido galleggiante (polistirene o similare)
• Fasce bianche applicate
• Corda in fibra sintetica

Modalità d’uso originaria

Il salvagente anulare veniva utilizzato:
• come dispositivo di salvataggio su imbarcazioni, banchine e piscine
• per essere lanciato in acqua in caso di emergenza
• come segnalatore visivo grazie al colore acceso

Uso attuale consigliato

Oggi rappresenta un oggetto molto ricercato:
• come elemento decorativo in case al mare
• per arredo di ristoranti, bar e locali a tema marinaro
• per collezionisti di oggettistica navale
• per scenografie fotografiche o cinematografiche

Condizioni
• Buone condizioni generali
• Normali segni del tempo e dell’uso
• Strutturalmente integro
• Verniciatura con leggere usure superficiali



Detailed description in English

Red ring lifebuoy with white bands – original nautical item – second half of the 20th century

Ring-shaped lifebuoy made of lightweight rigid material, in bright red colour with four evenly spaced white bands around the circumference. A short piece of rope is attached to the top section, originally used for fixing or for quick retrieval from the water.

The lifebuoy shows visible signs of age and use, consistent with authentic maritime service. The surface displays small abrasions and scratches that enhance its vintage character and confirm its functional history.

Period and style
• Second half of the 20th century
• Nautical / maritime style
• Functional item with strong decorative value

Materials
• Rigid floating material (polystyrene or similar)
• Applied white bands
• Synthetic rope

Original intended use

The ring lifebuoy was originally used:
• as a life-saving device on boats, docks and swimming areas
• to be thrown into the water in case of emergency
• as a visual marker thanks to its bright colour

Suggested current use

Today it is highly appreciated for:
• maritime-themed interior decoration
• beach house furnishing
• decoration in bars, restaurants and nautical venues
• naval memorabilia collections
• film or photographic props

Condition
• Good overall condition
• Normal signs of wear and ageing
• Structurally intact
• Light surface wear to the paint

Final bid
€ 22
Zhu Chen
Expert
Estimate  € 80 - € 110

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