Inés Fernández

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Centerpiece / bonbonnière in .925 silver, from the mid-20th century. The piece stands out for its technical complexity and the use of mythological figures. The handles are dragons or winged griffins with great detail, symbolizing protection. The body of the piece rests on two heraldic dolphins intertwined. In classic silverware, the dolphin is a recurrent motif that represents diligence and a connection to the sea. The lid or knob is crowned by an eagle with outstretched wings, a symbol of power and nobility. The body features a grooved or fluted design.

Please pay special attention to the photographs as they form part of the description.

Dimensions: 23.5 cm long x 11 cm wide x 15.5 cm high.

Weight: 312 g.

Centro de mesa / bombonera de plata .925, de mediados del S. XX. 
La pieza destaca por su complejidad técnica y el uso de figuras mitológicas. 
Las Asas son dragones o grifos alados de gran detalle que simbolizan protección. 
El cuerpo de la pieza descansa sobre dos delfines heráldicos entrelazados. En la platería clásica, el delfín es un motivo recurrente que representa la diligencia y la conexión con el mar. La tapa o pomo está coronada por un águila con las alas extendidas, un símbolo de poder y nobleza. 
El cuerpo presenta un diseño estriado o acanalado.

Presten especial atención a las fotografías pues forman parte de la descripción.

Dimensiones: 23,5 cm largo x 11 cm ancho x 15,5 cm alto.

Peso: 312 g.


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Centrepiece - Mythological figures - .925 silver

Spain - 1950-1960

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A .925 silver centerpiece/bonbonnière from Spain dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1950–1960), featuring mythological figures, dragon or griffin handles, two heraldic interlaced dolphins as a base, an eagle finial, and a ribbed body, dimensions 23.5 x 11 x 15.5 cm, weight 312 g.

Centrepiece - Mythological figures - .925 silver

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A .925 silver centerpiece/bonbonnière from Spain dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1950–1960), featuring mythological figures, dragon or griffin handles, two heraldic interlaced dolphins as a base, an eagle finial, and a ribbed body, dimensions 23.5 x 11 x 15.5 cm, weight 312 g.

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