Decorative ornament (2) - Regalzi - Italy - Argento 800

Lot in 800 silver – Vase and jewelry box – Gioielleria Regalzi Alessandria – Italy – 1920s–1940s

A noteworthy lot consisting of two matching objects in 800 silver, made in Italy in the first half of the twentieth century and marketed by the historic Gioielleria Regalzi of Alessandria.

The lot includes:

1) Decorative vase in 800 silver

Elegant, shaped vase with a circular base, bulging body, and flared neck with a wavy edge.
Rich chased and engraved decoration with floral motifs, ornamental scrolls and raised-relief details in a late Art Nouveau (Liberty) / early Deco style.
A finely finished surface with an alternating pattern of glossy and matte sections.

Features
• Height: about 18.5 cm
• Mouth diameter: about 8 cm
• Weight: about 355 g
• Stamped 800 silver

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2) Jewelry box in 800 silver

A refined, shaped and domed jewelry box, with integrated feet and an undulating profile. Decoration in repoussé and chasing with symmetric floral motifs.
Hinged lid with a central ornamental raised applique. Interior lined with original dark velvet.

Features
• Dimensions: about 18 × 12 × 6 cm
• Weight: approximately 514 g
• 800 silver, hallmarked

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Both objects bear the 800/1000 silver hallmarks and a commercial tag “Regalzi – Gioielleria Alessandria”, traceable to the historic Piedmontese jeweller founded in 1860 and active for generations in the field of goldsmithing and fine jewellery.

The lot is coherent in style, period, and provenance, and presents itself as an elegant decorative vanity set for the dressing table or for furnishing.

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GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

Material: silver 800
Origin: Italy – Alessandria
Dealer: Regalzi Jewelry
Era: the first half of the 20th century (approximately, the 1920s–1940s)

Total weight of the lot: about 869 g

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Conditions

Good overall condition for both items.
Normal signs of wear from time and use, a light patina, minor surface scratches, and slight oxidation consistent with the age.
The velvet-lined box interior is well preserved.
Structurally intact, without obvious restorations.

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Historical context

Between the 1920s and 1940s, historic jewelers like Regalzi produced silverware, presenting them as esteemed objects for home décor and the vanity.

This lot represents a typical example of Italian quality production of the period, characterized by manual workmanship, rich decoration, and intended for a middle-to-upper-class clientele.