Cup - Shell with zoomorphic figures - .915 silver

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Late Rococo style conch-shaped silver container in .915 silver, model “Concha con figuras zoomorfas,” made in Spain (1940–1950), weighing 140 g, with 7 cm depth, 13 cm width and 15 cm height, featuring elaborated handles and two zoomorphic griffin figures, in good used condition with minor signs of age.

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Exquisite piece crafted in sterling silver (.925). The vessel has a fluted shell shape, characteristic of late Rococo. It features handles fashioned with volutes and leaves, all supported by two zoomorphic figures (griffins), icons very popular in silverware of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Note: It has a slight deviation at the base (see photographs).

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Dimensions: 15 cm long x 7 cm wide x 13 cm high.

Weight: 140 g.

Exquisite piece crafted in sterling silver (.925). The vessel has a fluted shell shape, characteristic of late Rococo. It features handles fashioned with volutes and leaves, all supported by two zoomorphic figures (griffins), icons very popular in silverware of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Note: It has a slight deviation at the base (see photographs).

Pay special attention to the photographs as they are part of the description.

Dimensions: 15 cm long x 7 cm wide x 13 cm high.

Weight: 140 g.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
140 g
Silver type
.915 silver
Country of Origin
Spain
Model
Shell with zoomorphic figures
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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