Figurine - .800 silver
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Selected by Inés Fernández
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Italian-made solid-silver miniature sculpture depicting a lobster, in .800 silver, dating to 1970–1980, vintage condition with minor signs of age and stains; dimensions 4.5 × 3 × 6.5 cm and weight 28 g.
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Splendid and detailed miniature sculpture depicting a lobster (or sea cicada), made in solid silver using the refined micro-wax casting technique (lost-wax microcasting). A piece of Italian artisanal silversmithing dating from the second half of the twentieth century, ideal for collectors of art silverware or lovers of marine themes.
The piece stands out for the incredible realism of its details: the ridged carapace, the legs perfectly molded, and the two long upper antennae. The silver hallmarks are finely impressed on the piece.
Material: Silver (hallmarked)
Subject: Lobster / marine crustacean
Era: Vintage (Second half of the XXth century)
Origin: Italy (handcrafted)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, stunning patina of time. Structure intact, antennae and legs stable and free of later repair welds.
A display piece with great charm and collectibility. The item will be packed with the utmost care.
Splendid and detailed miniature sculpture depicting a lobster (or sea cicada), made in solid silver using the refined micro-wax casting technique (lost-wax microcasting). A piece of Italian artisanal silversmithing dating from the second half of the twentieth century, ideal for collectors of art silverware or lovers of marine themes.
The piece stands out for the incredible realism of its details: the ridged carapace, the legs perfectly molded, and the two long upper antennae. The silver hallmarks are finely impressed on the piece.
Material: Silver (hallmarked)
Subject: Lobster / marine crustacean
Era: Vintage (Second half of the XXth century)
Origin: Italy (handcrafted)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, stunning patina of time. Structure intact, antennae and legs stable and free of later repair welds.
A display piece with great charm and collectibility. The item will be packed with the utmost care.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
28 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
1
Style
Vintage
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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