Vase - .800 silver
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Impressive sculptural vase in solid 800 silver, made in Venice by Alzetta & Bellettati, circa 1950–1960, with a hammered surface, height 32 cm, width 22 cm, depth 22 cm, weight 1,040 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age and a small dent.
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Important Hammered Silver 800 Sculptural Vase – Alzetta & Bellettati, Venice – Mid-Century Design (1950s)
Item Description
Splendid and imposing design vase in solid silver 800, crafted by the historic and renowned Venetian workshop Alzetta & Bellettati. This piece represents an excellence of Italian silverware of the 20th century, blending Venetian artisanal mastery with the biomorphic aesthetics of the Mid-Century Modern period.
The vase stands out for its fluid and dynamic form, characterized by a bulging body that tapers to a slender neck and then opens into a refined, flared, and asymmetrical mouth. The surface is entirely hammered, a technique that creates an exceptional play of reflections and testifies to the manual execution of the piece.
Technical Details:
Material: Solid silver with fineness 800.
Origin: Venice, Italy.
Silversmith: Alzetta & Bellettati (mark stamped at the base).
Period: Circa 1950-1960.
Dimensions: Height 32 cm | Maximum width approximately 22 cm.
Weight: 1,040 grams (Over 1 kg of solid silver).
Condition:
The item presents itself in excellent original aesthetic condition with a wonderful patina of time.
Note: On one side there is a small and light dent, an authentic sign of its over 70 years of history. This imperfection can be easily restored by a professional silversmith, but it testifies to the authenticity and the lived experience of this vintage piece.
Factory hallmarks and the silver fineness are perfectly legible at the base.
Important Hammered Silver 800 Sculptural Vase – Alzetta & Bellettati, Venice – Mid-Century Design (1950s)
Item Description
Splendid and imposing design vase in solid silver 800, crafted by the historic and renowned Venetian workshop Alzetta & Bellettati. This piece represents an excellence of Italian silverware of the 20th century, blending Venetian artisanal mastery with the biomorphic aesthetics of the Mid-Century Modern period.
The vase stands out for its fluid and dynamic form, characterized by a bulging body that tapers to a slender neck and then opens into a refined, flared, and asymmetrical mouth. The surface is entirely hammered, a technique that creates an exceptional play of reflections and testifies to the manual execution of the piece.
Technical Details:
Material: Solid silver with fineness 800.
Origin: Venice, Italy.
Silversmith: Alzetta & Bellettati (mark stamped at the base).
Period: Circa 1950-1960.
Dimensions: Height 32 cm | Maximum width approximately 22 cm.
Weight: 1,040 grams (Over 1 kg of solid silver).
Condition:
The item presents itself in excellent original aesthetic condition with a wonderful patina of time.
Note: On one side there is a small and light dent, an authentic sign of its over 70 years of history. This imperfection can be easily restored by a professional silversmith, but it testifies to the authenticity and the lived experience of this vintage piece.
Factory hallmarks and the silver fineness are perfectly legible at the base.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1040 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
veneto
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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