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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini

Pair of Handcrafted .970 Silver Turtles by Florence (Florence, Italy)

Charming matching pair of polished, handworked silver turtle figurines — small and medium size. 

Fully three-dimensional with detailed shells, heads and limbs, smooth reflective finish.

Details:

•  Small:  47 g, 6.5 × 4.5 × 2 cm

•  Medium: 186 g, 11.5 × 7.5 × 3 cm

•  Total: ~233 g of .970 silver

Hallmarks (on bases): 970 in oval, star, FI (Firenze), R, 215, 20-25 and 10-13 g and other assay marks. 

Confirmed Italian .970 silver from Florence, produced by Florense, likely 1970s–1990s.

Style: Realistic mid-to-late 20th century Italian decorative animal sculptures.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with nice polish.

Value: Strong appeal to collectors of Italian-style silver and animal figurines. Realistic

Perfect decorative pair for silver or animalier collections.

Buyer note:  All items are carefully inspected, accurately photographed from multiple angles, and professionally packed with extra protection before shipping. Buyers are kindly requested to make a short video of the package opening and then inspect the item promptly. Please contact me with clear photos and the video (including packaging) if any issue arises. Claim will be accepted only on these conditions. Thank you for your understanding.


Italy - 1970-1980 - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Figurine - Water Turtle Set (FI Florence) (2) - .970 silver

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Subject

Animals

Childhood

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