Bartolini e Bartolozzi, Firenze - Chess set - Silver, Vermeil, Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Spectacular chess set in 800 silver from the historic silverware company Bartolini e Bartolozzi of Florence. The set consists of 32 knights in pure silver (800 FI 215) attributable to the aforementioned historic company; the bases of the knights are in alabaster and onyx, the board is in lapis lazuli and alabaster supported by a base in gilded silver stamped 800 FI. The condition is excellent; a few pieces show signs of time but are overall in great condition. I should note that we are before a true work of art, a jewel of another era. I emphasize that each knight is hand-engraved; all faces and armors are hand-engraved, each one different, a set from the mid-20th century. Similar sets are carefully found on the web at very high prices, also considering current metal prices and the engraving work. The shipment is tracked and insured, the packaging will be artfully protected for safe transport. The firm Bartolozzi e Bartolini, active in Florence in the 20th century (also known as Fabbrica Argenteria di B. Bartolozzi), was one of the excellences of Florentine craftsmanship. It specialized in creating art objects and luxury furnishing accessories, often drawing inspiration from historical styles (Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque) to satisfy the tastes of international collectors. Their chessboards are iconic because they combine jewelry making (for the pieces in silver and bronze) with Florentine inlay or the inlay of hard stones (lapis lazuli, malachite, alabaster) for the board. I add that the weight of the silver alone is about 5.5 kg, as mentioned in the adjudications of previous international auctions.