VDP Valenza - Figurine - I Tre Moschettieri (4) - .800 silver
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Set of four silver statuettes (800/1000 fineness) depicting the French Imperial Guard soldiers Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'Artagnan, by VDP Valenza, Italy, from the 1970s, total weight 1,400 g, with original certificates and purchase documents.
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I Tre Moschettieri: Athos, Porthos, Aramis, D'Artagnan
Set of 4 figurines in 800/1000 silver – French Imperial Guard – VDP Valenza – with original certificates from 1978
Description:
Elegant lot consisting of 4 collectible figurines made in 800 silver by the historic Valenza manufactory VDP Valenza (Italy), specializing in artistic production in precious metals.
The figurines depict soldiers of the French Imperial Guard, with very detailed workmanship and excellent execution quality typical of Valenza production in the 1970s.
Main characteristics:
• 800 silver stamped
• Significant weight
• Production VDP Valenza
• Era: 1970s
• Documented purchase on 21/03/1978
• Original warranty certificates present
• Original purchase documentation included
• Original packaging preserved
• Total weight 1400 grams
Especially interesting for collectors:
the figurines are accompanied by the original certificates and the commercial documentation from the era, a detail rare to find after almost 50 years and that increases collector interest and the traceability of the lot.
Conditions:
Good general condition with normal signs of aging compatible with the age. It is advised to view the photographs carefully, an integral part of the description.
Shipping:
Careful packaging and trackable shipping.
Ideal for:
• Napoleon-era militaria collectors
• collectors of Italian artistic silver
• investment in vintage silver objects
• enthusiasts of historical toy soldiers for collection
I Tre Moschettieri: Athos, Porthos, Aramis, D'Artagnan
Set of 4 figurines in 800/1000 silver – French Imperial Guard – VDP Valenza – with original certificates from 1978
Description:
Elegant lot consisting of 4 collectible figurines made in 800 silver by the historic Valenza manufactory VDP Valenza (Italy), specializing in artistic production in precious metals.
The figurines depict soldiers of the French Imperial Guard, with very detailed workmanship and excellent execution quality typical of Valenza production in the 1970s.
Main characteristics:
• 800 silver stamped
• Significant weight
• Production VDP Valenza
• Era: 1970s
• Documented purchase on 21/03/1978
• Original warranty certificates present
• Original purchase documentation included
• Original packaging preserved
• Total weight 1400 grams
Especially interesting for collectors:
the figurines are accompanied by the original certificates and the commercial documentation from the era, a detail rare to find after almost 50 years and that increases collector interest and the traceability of the lot.
Conditions:
Good general condition with normal signs of aging compatible with the age. It is advised to view the photographs carefully, an integral part of the description.
Shipping:
Careful packaging and trackable shipping.
Ideal for:
• Napoleon-era militaria collectors
• collectors of Italian artistic silver
• investment in vintage silver objects
• enthusiasts of historical toy soldiers for collection
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
VDP Valenza
Gross weight
1400 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
4
Style
Vintage
Title
I Tre Moschettieri
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
IMA-INDUSTRIA MECCANICA ARGENTERIE LAJ-GUERCI-VESCOVI & C, ALESSANDRIA
Material
Enamel, Silver
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
As new - unused
Height
110 mm
Width
55 mm
Depth
55 mm
Depiction/theme
Male figures
Estimated period
1970-1980
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