Centrepiece - .800 silver - Arno Fassi 1930
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Centrepiece basket in 800 silver dating to 1934–1944, manufactured by Arno Fassi (Milano) with the 770 MI mark, weighing 263 g, 16 cm in diameter and 19 cm high with handle (10 cm without), in good condition with crisp engravings and a pierced decorative weave.
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Centerpiece Basket in 800 Silver - Period 1934-44 - Arno Fassi Manufacture (770 MI)
Professional Description:
Elegant and refined centerpiece basket in solid 800 silver, an example of excellence in Milanese artistic silverware from the first half of the 20th century.
The item is a historical piece certified by the original hallmarks:
Producer: Arno Fassi (Milan), identifying hallmark 770 MI.
Dating: Certified by the diamond-shaped hallmark with the Fasces Littorio, used exclusively between 1934 and 1944.
Silver Title: 800 (hallmark in the oval).
Artistic Characteristics:
The basket features a splendid openwork (pierced) design that simulates a stylized wicker weave. The lobed edge is richly decorated with floral motifs (roses and peonies) executed with the repoussé and chasing technique. The fixed handle repeats the vine motif, imparting harmony and sturdiness to the entire structure.
Technical Details:
Weight: 263 grams
Diameter: 16 cm
Height (without handle): 10 cm
Height (with handle): 19 cm
Condition: Excellent, crisp chasing and well-defined details.
A piece of great charm for collectors of antique silverware or as a precious furnishing accessory.
Centerpiece Basket in 800 Silver - Period 1934-44 - Arno Fassi Manufacture (770 MI)
Professional Description:
Elegant and refined centerpiece basket in solid 800 silver, an example of excellence in Milanese artistic silverware from the first half of the 20th century.
The item is a historical piece certified by the original hallmarks:
Producer: Arno Fassi (Milan), identifying hallmark 770 MI.
Dating: Certified by the diamond-shaped hallmark with the Fasces Littorio, used exclusively between 1934 and 1944.
Silver Title: 800 (hallmark in the oval).
Artistic Characteristics:
The basket features a splendid openwork (pierced) design that simulates a stylized wicker weave. The lobed edge is richly decorated with floral motifs (roses and peonies) executed with the repoussé and chasing technique. The fixed handle repeats the vine motif, imparting harmony and sturdiness to the entire structure.
Technical Details:
Weight: 263 grams
Diameter: 16 cm
Height (without handle): 10 cm
Height (with handle): 19 cm
Condition: Excellent, crisp chasing and well-defined details.
A piece of great charm for collectors of antique silverware or as a precious furnishing accessory.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
263 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
lombardia
Title additional information
Arno Fassi 1930
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
19 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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