Castaudi & Gautero - Kitchen container - .800 silver - Container / Bucket

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Pear-shaped ice bucket container with a solid .800 silver top and a transparent glass base, made in Italy by Castaudi & Gautero (originating from Vercelli, Piedmont), dating to circa 1970–1980, dimensions 16 × 11 × 11 cm, total weight 279 g (silver 95 g), in excellent condition with light signs of wear.

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Subject: Pear-shaped ice container / bucket.
Materials: Upper part in solid silver with fineness 800 (as indicated by the hallmark); base in transparent glass/crystal.
Identification (Hallmark 3VC): The "3VC" mark historically identifies a silversmith from the province of Vercelli (VC). This type of design was made famous by brands such as Teghini Firenze or Brandimarte, but the 3VC hallmark certifies its specific Piedmontese artisanal origin.
Era: Approximately the 1970s - 1980s (the heyday of Italian modernist design).
Conditions: in excellent condition.
Weight of pure silver: 95 g.
Total weight: 279 g.

Subject: Pear-shaped ice container / bucket.
Materials: Upper part in solid silver with fineness 800 (as indicated by the hallmark); base in transparent glass/crystal.
Identification (Hallmark 3VC): The "3VC" mark historically identifies a silversmith from the province of Vercelli (VC). This type of design was made famous by brands such as Teghini Firenze or Brandimarte, but the 3VC hallmark certifies its specific Piedmontese artisanal origin.
Era: Approximately the 1970s - 1980s (the heyday of Italian modernist design).
Conditions: in excellent condition.
Weight of pure silver: 95 g.
Total weight: 279 g.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Italian design
Gross weight
279 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
Vercelli
Title additional information
Container / Bucket
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Castaudi & Gautero
Material
Glass, Silver
Style
Design
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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