Fruit basket - .915 silver - Spanish
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Spanish solid silver (915/1000) mid‑century modern fruit basket with a swan‑neck handle, in good used condition with a bright mirror finish and a natural oxidised patina, weighing 325 g and measuring 28 cm wide by 15.5 cm high by 6.5 cm deep.
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern .915 Silver Fruit Basket with Integrated "Swan-Neck" Handle
Description:
A sleek and elegant Frutero (fruit or bread basket) demonstrating the transition from traditional Spanish silverwork to Mid-Century Modernism. The piece features a shallow, undulating lobed body with a polished, reflective finish. It is accented by a minimalist, sweeping curved handle that provides a striking silhouette.
Hallmarks:
- Origin: Spain, circa 1950s–1960s.
- Guaranteed Spanish solid silver by the five-pointed star (.915 purity)
- Plata de Ley (Sterling Silver) with a fineness of 915/1000.
Condition Report:
- Very good condition. The handle is structurally sound and securely attached. The mirror finish remains bright with minimal micro-scratching.
- Presented in original, uncleaned condition with a rich, natural oxidized patina that is commensurate with age.
- Approximate Weight: 325 g
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist / Art Deco
Spanish Mid-Century Modern .915 Silver Fruit Basket with Integrated "Swan-Neck" Handle
Description:
A sleek and elegant Frutero (fruit or bread basket) demonstrating the transition from traditional Spanish silverwork to Mid-Century Modernism. The piece features a shallow, undulating lobed body with a polished, reflective finish. It is accented by a minimalist, sweeping curved handle that provides a striking silhouette.
Hallmarks:
- Origin: Spain, circa 1950s–1960s.
- Guaranteed Spanish solid silver by the five-pointed star (.915 purity)
- Plata de Ley (Sterling Silver) with a fineness of 915/1000.
Condition Report:
- Very good condition. The handle is structurally sound and securely attached. The mirror finish remains bright with minimal micro-scratching.
- Presented in original, uncleaned condition with a rich, natural oxidized patina that is commensurate with age.
- Approximate Weight: 325 g
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist / Art Deco
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
325 g
Silver type
.915 silver
Title additional information
Spanish
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
15.5 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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