Firenze - Centrepiece - .800 silver - Cristallo Molato
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Elegant Italian cut crystal centrepiece fruit bowl with a solid 800 silver base, made in Florence, dating to the second half of the 20th century (c. 1960–1980), with dimensions 33 × 15 × 12 cm.
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Description from the seller
Elegant centerpiece / fruit bowl in frosted crystal with base in 800 silver, Italian-made, attributable to the Florentine craftsmanship.
Era
Seconda metà del XX secolo, verosimilmente anni 1960–1980.
The stamp with star + number + provincial code “FI” (Florence) is typical of the Italian system introduced after 1968, identifying the silversmith and the production province.
Provenienza
Produzione italiana – Firenze (FI), important historic center of artistic silverware.
Punzonatura
Title: 800 (silver 80%)
Mark: star + identifying number (334) + FI
This system certifies both the purity of the silver and the registered silversmith.
Materiali
Cup: frosted and engraved crystal
Base: massive 800 silver (likely hollow structure with inner core, typical Italian production)
Tecniche di lavorazione
Crystal worked with cuts forming geometric and floral motifs (classic “molato” style)
Profile shaped with wavy edge
Base in silver made by:
- casting and turning
- mirror polishing
- possible manual finishing
The contrast between the transparency of the crystal and the brilliance of the silver gives great elegance and luminosity.
Dimensioni
Length: 33 cm
Width: 15 cm
Height: 12 cm
Stile
Italian classical tableware with echoes of mid-century elegant taste, suitable both as a fruit bowl and as a decorative element.
Condizioni
Excellent overall condition
Crystal free of cracks
Osservazioni
Elegant decorative object, typical of Italian production intended for both the high-end domestic market and export. The presence of the complete stamp increases collector interest.
Elegant centerpiece / fruit bowl in frosted crystal with base in 800 silver, Italian-made, attributable to the Florentine craftsmanship.
Era
Seconda metà del XX secolo, verosimilmente anni 1960–1980.
The stamp with star + number + provincial code “FI” (Florence) is typical of the Italian system introduced after 1968, identifying the silversmith and the production province.
Provenienza
Produzione italiana – Firenze (FI), important historic center of artistic silverware.
Punzonatura
Title: 800 (silver 80%)
Mark: star + identifying number (334) + FI
This system certifies both the purity of the silver and the registered silversmith.
Materiali
Cup: frosted and engraved crystal
Base: massive 800 silver (likely hollow structure with inner core, typical Italian production)
Tecniche di lavorazione
Crystal worked with cuts forming geometric and floral motifs (classic “molato” style)
Profile shaped with wavy edge
Base in silver made by:
- casting and turning
- mirror polishing
- possible manual finishing
The contrast between the transparency of the crystal and the brilliance of the silver gives great elegance and luminosity.
Dimensioni
Length: 33 cm
Width: 15 cm
Height: 12 cm
Stile
Italian classical tableware with echoes of mid-century elegant taste, suitable both as a fruit bowl and as a decorative element.
Condizioni
Excellent overall condition
Crystal free of cracks
Osservazioni
Elegant decorative object, typical of Italian production intended for both the high-end domestic market and export. The presence of the complete stamp increases collector interest.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1.3 kg
Silver type
.800 silver
Specific region of origin
Firenze
Title additional information
Cristallo Molato
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Firenze
Material
Crystal, Silver
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Transparent
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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