Buccellati - Candlestick - .925 silver, Vermeil - Meticulously Restored
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Buccellati Rococo-inspired dolphin candlestick, made in Italy of sterling silver (.925) with vermeil gilt, 14 cm high, base 5.5 × 5.5 cm, gross weight 254 g, dating to the 1950s–1960s and professionally restored with re-vermeil.
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An exceptional opportunity for collectors: a unique candlestick from the master Milanese orfèvre Buccellati.
This piece, dating approximately to the 1950s-1960s, is crafted from Sterling Silver (.925 purity) and has undergone a meticulous, professional restoration and re-gilding (vermeil) process.
The restoration process involved deep cleaning and the electrochemical application of a high-purity gold layer (re-vermeil). This process has revitalized the object, imparting a profound golden luster identical to that of a new Buccellati piece. The restoration was specifically performed to preserve the extremely fine sculptural details of the dolphin's body.
The piece embodies the excellence of Milanese high silvercraft through its marine Rococo design. The candlestick's body is sculpted in the form of a detailed dolphin with fine scales, supporting a bobèche decorated with early acanthus leaves. The circular base is adorned with elegant shell motifs. The extraordinary attention to detail harmoniously blends classicism with Buccellati's artisanal mastery.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Buccellati (Italy)
- Material: Sterling Silver Vermeil (Gilded Silver), .925 purity
- Gross Weight: 254 g (weight is maintained even after the gilding process)
- Height: 14 cm
- Base Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 cm.
- Hallmarks: The candlestick bears authentic stamps at the base: "STERLING" (large), the oval "925" hallmark, and the maker's guild hallmark "26MI", confirming its Milanese origin.
The piece is in excellent general conservation condition, practically like new after the re-vermeil process. There are no major defects, dents, or cracks. The minor historical imperfections, mentioned in the original description as signs of wear, have been smoothed by the gilding, leaving the surface perfect and high-gloss.
Shipping will be done with Fan Courier Express (Romania) or national post with insurance.
!! NO RESERVE PRICE !!
An exceptional opportunity for collectors: a unique candlestick from the master Milanese orfèvre Buccellati.
This piece, dating approximately to the 1950s-1960s, is crafted from Sterling Silver (.925 purity) and has undergone a meticulous, professional restoration and re-gilding (vermeil) process.
The restoration process involved deep cleaning and the electrochemical application of a high-purity gold layer (re-vermeil). This process has revitalized the object, imparting a profound golden luster identical to that of a new Buccellati piece. The restoration was specifically performed to preserve the extremely fine sculptural details of the dolphin's body.
The piece embodies the excellence of Milanese high silvercraft through its marine Rococo design. The candlestick's body is sculpted in the form of a detailed dolphin with fine scales, supporting a bobèche decorated with early acanthus leaves. The circular base is adorned with elegant shell motifs. The extraordinary attention to detail harmoniously blends classicism with Buccellati's artisanal mastery.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Buccellati (Italy)
- Material: Sterling Silver Vermeil (Gilded Silver), .925 purity
- Gross Weight: 254 g (weight is maintained even after the gilding process)
- Height: 14 cm
- Base Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 cm.
- Hallmarks: The candlestick bears authentic stamps at the base: "STERLING" (large), the oval "925" hallmark, and the maker's guild hallmark "26MI", confirming its Milanese origin.
The piece is in excellent general conservation condition, practically like new after the re-vermeil process. There are no major defects, dents, or cracks. The minor historical imperfections, mentioned in the original description as signs of wear, have been smoothed by the gilding, leaving the surface perfect and high-gloss.
Shipping will be done with Fan Courier Express (Romania) or national post with insurance.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Buccellati
Style subtype
Rococo
Gross weight
254 g
Silver type
.925 silver, Vermeil
Specific region of origin
Milan
Title additional information
Meticulously Restored
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Height
14 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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