Beautiful and highly detailed silver tortoise figurine by the renowned Italian maker Bongelli Argenti / Bongelli Preziosi (Recanati, Italy). This delightful smiling tortoise is crafted with fine attention to detail: realistic shell scutes, expressive head with open mouth, carefully modelled legs and claws. The piece has a lovely bright polish with attractive light reflections. Technical details: Maker: Bongelli Argenti / Bongelli Preziosi Material: 925 Silver laminated (Laminato Ag) over a core base. Signed: “Bongelli” (clearly visible) Hallmarked + original “Made in Italy” sticker on the base Weight: 216 grams Dimensions: approx. 10.5 cm × 8 cm × 5 cm Origin: Made in Italy Period: Contemporary production (Bongelli Preziosi founded in Recanati over 20 years ago, active from the early 2000s onwards; typical of their modern silver giftware line, roughly 2005–2020s) Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural wear. Bright polish will lovely shine Comes with organza pouch. A charming decorative piece, perfect for collectors of Italian silver giftware, animal figurines, or as an elegant desk/home ornament. 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 record a short video while opening the package and to inspect the item promptly upon receipt. In the event of any issue, please contact me immediately with clear photos and the unboxing video (including the packaging). Claims will only be accepted under these conditions. We will always confirm when an item is solid silver, and any such pieces offered through our profile carry a reserve price. We do not ship to remote island territories or special non-standard address zones. Bidders from these regions must contact us prior to bidding to arrange an individual carrier quote, or the order will be subject to cancellation. Thank you for your understanding. Ref: CK1758