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

Spectacular 800 silver chess set from the historic Florentine silversmithing firm Bartolini e Bartolozzi of Florence, the set consisting of 32 knights in pure silver (800 FI 215) attributable to the aforementioned historic company, the bases of the knights are made of alabaster and onyx, the board is in lapis lazuli and alabaster supported by a base in punched 800 FI gilt silver. The condition is excellent, some pieces show signs of time but overall in very good condition. I note that this is a genuine work of art, a jewel from another era. I emphasize that every knight is hand-engraved, all faces and suits of armor are hand-engraved, all different from one another, 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. Shipping is tracked and insured, the packing 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 luxury art objects and furnishing accessories, often drawing inspiration from historical styles (Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque) to satisfy international collectors. Their chessboards are iconic because they combine jewelry-making (for the silver and bronze pieces) with Florentine inlay or pietre dure (lapis lazuli, malachite, alabaster) for the board. I add that the silver weight alone is about 5.5 kg, as mentioned in the outcomes of previous international auctions.