Ferma - Armando Zaccarini - Sugar bowl - .800 silver
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Description from the seller
Sugar shaker (or bonbonnière) in 800 silver, an expression of the prestigious Florentine goldsmith tradition of the mid-20th century. The piece bears the punch 290 FI, belonging to the famous Armando Zaccarini workshop, a silversmith renowned for the refinement of his executions.
Details:
• Design: Classic cup-shaped body mounted on an elegant circular stepped foot.
• Decorations: Finely chased bordures with a palmette motif (stylized leaves) that frame both the base and the edge of the lid.
• Elements of Value: Splendid lateral handles pierced with floral scrolls and a coordinated upper knob, which confer the piece a distinctive and aristocratic character.
• Workmanship: The body surface is mirror-polished, in excellent contrast with the texture of the chased decorations.
Technical Data:
• Weight: 93 grams.
• Material: Silver 800 (punch present and legible).
• Manufacturing: Armando Zaccarini (Identifying Punch 290 FI).
• Origin: Florence, Italy.
• Era: About 1950.
Conditions:
The object is in excellent condition, perfectly preserved. It shows no dents, repairs or deep marks.
Sugar shaker (or bonbonnière) in 800 silver, an expression of the prestigious Florentine goldsmith tradition of the mid-20th century. The piece bears the punch 290 FI, belonging to the famous Armando Zaccarini workshop, a silversmith renowned for the refinement of his executions.
Details:
• Design: Classic cup-shaped body mounted on an elegant circular stepped foot.
• Decorations: Finely chased bordures with a palmette motif (stylized leaves) that frame both the base and the edge of the lid.
• Elements of Value: Splendid lateral handles pierced with floral scrolls and a coordinated upper knob, which confer the piece a distinctive and aristocratic character.
• Workmanship: The body surface is mirror-polished, in excellent contrast with the texture of the chased decorations.
Technical Data:
• Weight: 93 grams.
• Material: Silver 800 (punch present and legible).
• Manufacturing: Armando Zaccarini (Identifying Punch 290 FI).
• Origin: Florence, Italy.
• Era: About 1950.
Conditions:
The object is in excellent condition, perfectly preserved. It shows no dents, repairs or deep marks.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
94 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
Toscana
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Ferma
Designer/artist/maker
Armando Zaccarini
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
13 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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