Cutlery set - Silver - Gorgeous silver box m

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Estimate  € 800 - € 900
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Stunning oval box in 800 silver, made in Florence by Brandimarte, dating from the late 20th/early 21st century, handcrafted for decorative or collectible use, with an engraved signature and 800 hallmark, dimensions 8 × 10 × 5 cm and weight 400 g, in good condition with minor wear and age-related markings.

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Stunning solid-silver box 800 made by the Italian house Brandimarte, renowned for high-quality goldsmithing work.
This piece is an elegant and faithful reinterpretation of an old Italian military ration box from the early 20th century, here transformed into a decorative and collectible object.
Manufacture and origin
Brand: Brandimarte, Florence (Italy)
Period: late 20th century / early 21st century
Handcrafted
Signature engraved visible on the piece
Official marks including the hallmark “800” confirming 80% pure silver
Brandimarte is known for creations inspired by historical objects, revisited with a high level of finish and a contemporary aesthetic.
Detailed description
Oval shape characteristic of Italian military mess tins
Folding metal handle latch closure system
Robust and homogeneous construction
Hammered finish with polished surface
Signature engraving and inscription “Spezialità Brandimarte”
Careful work on assemblies and hinges
This piece faithfully mirrors the lines of the original military model while being made in noble material intended for decorative or collectible use.
Comparison: original model vs Brandimarte version
Original military model
Materials: aluminum or steel
Industrial fabrication
Utilitarian use in the field
Value mainly historical or military collectible
Brandimarte version (the piece offered)
Material: solid silver 800
High-quality handcrafted production
Object of collection and design
Signature of a renowned silversmithing house
Positioning in the decorative arts market
It is thus a historically inspired piece whose value lies in the quality of manufacture and the signature.
Condition
Good overall condition.
Presence of light signs of use consistent with age and handling (superficial micro-scratches).

Stunning solid-silver box 800 made by the Italian house Brandimarte, renowned for high-quality goldsmithing work.
This piece is an elegant and faithful reinterpretation of an old Italian military ration box from the early 20th century, here transformed into a decorative and collectible object.
Manufacture and origin
Brand: Brandimarte, Florence (Italy)
Period: late 20th century / early 21st century
Handcrafted
Signature engraved visible on the piece
Official marks including the hallmark “800” confirming 80% pure silver
Brandimarte is known for creations inspired by historical objects, revisited with a high level of finish and a contemporary aesthetic.
Detailed description
Oval shape characteristic of Italian military mess tins
Folding metal handle latch closure system
Robust and homogeneous construction
Hammered finish with polished surface
Signature engraving and inscription “Spezialità Brandimarte”
Careful work on assemblies and hinges
This piece faithfully mirrors the lines of the original military model while being made in noble material intended for decorative or collectible use.
Comparison: original model vs Brandimarte version
Original military model
Materials: aluminum or steel
Industrial fabrication
Utilitarian use in the field
Value mainly historical or military collectible
Brandimarte version (the piece offered)
Material: solid silver 800
High-quality handcrafted production
Object of collection and design
Signature of a renowned silversmithing house
Positioning in the decorative arts market
It is thus a historically inspired piece whose value lies in the quality of manufacture and the signature.
Condition
Good overall condition.
Presence of light signs of use consistent with age and handling (superficial micro-scratches).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
400 g
Title additional information
Gorgeous silver box m
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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