Fruit bowl - .915 silver

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Silver centrepiece/fruit bowl in .915 silver, made in Spain by Farco, dating to 1930–1940, weighing 1,485 g, with a lobed cup and decorated base, featuring putti on a dolphin, in very good condition with minor signs of wear.

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Centerpiece / Sterling silver fruit bowl with Putti on a dolphin – Farco

Elegant centerpiece or sterling silver fruit bowl, made by the silversmith Farco, with a refined sculptural composition representing putti on a dolphin, a classic motif rich in symbolism and artistic tradition.

The putti, emblem of joy, abundance and prosperity, combine with the figure of the dolphin, symbol of protection and good omen since Antiquity. The lobed cup presents rich vegetal ornamentation and rocaille, while the base, carefully decorated, provides solidity and sculptural presence to the set.

A piece of great visual impact, designed to stand out as a center piece or as a collectible object.

Material: Sterling silver
Silversmithing / Workshop: Farco
Weight: 1,485 g without counterweight (without interior filling)
29 × 29 × 35 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Note: The photo is part of the description.

Centerpiece / Sterling silver fruit bowl with Putti on a dolphin – Farco

Elegant centerpiece or sterling silver fruit bowl, made by the silversmith Farco, with a refined sculptural composition representing putti on a dolphin, a classic motif rich in symbolism and artistic tradition.

The putti, emblem of joy, abundance and prosperity, combine with the figure of the dolphin, symbol of protection and good omen since Antiquity. The lobed cup presents rich vegetal ornamentation and rocaille, while the base, carefully decorated, provides solidity and sculptural presence to the set.

A piece of great visual impact, designed to stand out as a center piece or as a collectible object.

Material: Sterling silver
Silversmithing / Workshop: Farco
Weight: 1,485 g without counterweight (without interior filling)
29 × 29 × 35 cm
Condition: Very good condition
Note: The photo is part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1485 g
Silver type
.915 silver
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
35 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
29 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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