Sculpture, Cornucopia con frutti - 13 cm - .925 silver - 1980
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Sterling silver sculpture titled “Cornucopia con frutti” from Italy (Firenze), dated 1980, handcrafted in 925 argentum with dimensions 13 cm high, 7 cm wide and 6 cm deep, weighing 276 g, signed and in excellent condition.
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Silver sculpture 925 – Cornucopia with fruits – Florence – Italy, 20th century – 276 g
Decorative silver sculpture depicting a cornucopia (horn of plenty) with a three-dimensional composition of fruits including grapes, pears, apples, pineapple, berries and foliage.
The main part reproduces a wicker-like braided basket, created by casting, chasing, and manual assembly of the individual elements. The plastic rendering of the fruits is detailed and voluminous, with high-relief workmanship.
Italian artisanal production traceable to the Tuscan goldsmithing tradition of the second half of the 20th century.
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Punzonatura
On the base are the following marks:
• 925 → Sterling silver (92.5% pure silver)
• FI 552 → Hallmark identifying the silversmith registered with the Florence Chamber of Commerce (post 1968 system)
• R in a square cartouche → Factory/maker’s mark
The hallmark confirms Italian production, province of Florence, compliant with current regulations.
Dimensions
• Length: about 13 cm
• Width: about 7 cm
• Depth: about 6 cm
(as shown in measurements visible in the photo)
Weight
• Overall weight: 276 g
Condition
• Excellent overall condition
• Normal signs of age compatible with the period
• No obvious breakage or loss
• Stable structure
• Natural silver patina present
The subject of the cornucopia, a symbol of prosperity and abundance, was frequently used in Italian artistic silverware in the 20th century for decorative objects in the mid-to-upper range.
The quality of the weave, the plastic rendering of the fruits, and the construction complexity indicate non-industrial production, but made in a specialized workshop.
Piece suitable for collectors of artistic silverware and Italian decorative objects.
Silver sculpture 925 – Cornucopia with fruits – Florence – Italy, 20th century – 276 g
Decorative silver sculpture depicting a cornucopia (horn of plenty) with a three-dimensional composition of fruits including grapes, pears, apples, pineapple, berries and foliage.
The main part reproduces a wicker-like braided basket, created by casting, chasing, and manual assembly of the individual elements. The plastic rendering of the fruits is detailed and voluminous, with high-relief workmanship.
Italian artisanal production traceable to the Tuscan goldsmithing tradition of the second half of the 20th century.
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Punzonatura
On the base are the following marks:
• 925 → Sterling silver (92.5% pure silver)
• FI 552 → Hallmark identifying the silversmith registered with the Florence Chamber of Commerce (post 1968 system)
• R in a square cartouche → Factory/maker’s mark
The hallmark confirms Italian production, province of Florence, compliant with current regulations.
Dimensions
• Length: about 13 cm
• Width: about 7 cm
• Depth: about 6 cm
(as shown in measurements visible in the photo)
Weight
• Overall weight: 276 g
Condition
• Excellent overall condition
• Normal signs of age compatible with the period
• No obvious breakage or loss
• Stable structure
• Natural silver patina present
The subject of the cornucopia, a symbol of prosperity and abundance, was frequently used in Italian artistic silverware in the 20th century for decorative objects in the mid-to-upper range.
The quality of the weave, the plastic rendering of the fruits, and the construction complexity indicate non-industrial production, but made in a specialized workshop.
Piece suitable for collectors of artistic silverware and Italian decorative objects.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Silver type
.925 silver
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Title of artwork
Cornucopia con frutti
Signature
Signed
Year
1980
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
13 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
276 g
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