Centrepiece - .800 silver - Arno Fassi 1930
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Centrepiece basket in 800 silver by Arno Fassi (Milano), dating 1934–1944, weighing 263 g with a 16 cm diameter and 19 cm height including the handle, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
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800 Silver Centerpiece Basket - Era 1934-44 - Arno Fassi Manufacture (770 MI)
Professional Description:
Elegant and refined centerpiece basket in solid 800 silver, an exemplar of Milanese artistic silversmithing from the first half of the 20th century.
The item is a historic piece certified by the original hallmarks:
Manufacturer: Arno Fassi (Milan), identifying hallmark 770 MI.
Dating: Certified by the diamond-shaped mark with the Fascio Littorio, used exclusively between 1934 and 1944.
Silver Title: 800 (mark in the oval).
Artistic Characteristics:
The basket features a splendid openwork (pierced) design that simulates a stylized wicker weave. The lobed edge is richly decorated with floral motifs (roses and peonies) executed with the techniques of repoussé and chasing. The fixed handle repeats the grapevine motif, lending harmony and solidity to the entire structure.
Technical Details:
Weight: 263 grams
Diameter: 16 cm
Height (excluding handle): 10 cm
Height (with handle): 19 cm
Condition: Excellent, crisp chasing and well-defined details.
A piece of great charm for collectors of antique silverware or as a precious furnishing accessory.
800 Silver Centerpiece Basket - Era 1934-44 - Arno Fassi Manufacture (770 MI)
Professional Description:
Elegant and refined centerpiece basket in solid 800 silver, an exemplar of Milanese artistic silversmithing from the first half of the 20th century.
The item is a historic piece certified by the original hallmarks:
Manufacturer: Arno Fassi (Milan), identifying hallmark 770 MI.
Dating: Certified by the diamond-shaped mark with the Fascio Littorio, used exclusively between 1934 and 1944.
Silver Title: 800 (mark in the oval).
Artistic Characteristics:
The basket features a splendid openwork (pierced) design that simulates a stylized wicker weave. The lobed edge is richly decorated with floral motifs (roses and peonies) executed with the techniques of repoussé and chasing. The fixed handle repeats the grapevine motif, lending harmony and solidity to the entire structure.
Technical Details:
Weight: 263 grams
Diameter: 16 cm
Height (excluding handle): 10 cm
Height (with handle): 19 cm
Condition: Excellent, crisp chasing and well-defined details.
A piece of great charm for collectors of antique silverware or as a precious furnishing accessory.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
263 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
lombardia
Title additional information
Arno Fassi 1930
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
19 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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