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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Italian vintage fruit centerpiece by Argenteria De Vecchi Milano, in solid 800 silver with an oval base and laurel-ornamented edge, supported by four dolphin-shaped feet, topped by a hand-cut crystal bowl with a spiral motif, approx. 15.5 cm high, crystal bowl about 23.5 cm long, oval silver base about 19 x 13 cm, total weight 1.119 kg, dating from 1960–1970 and in excellent vintage condition with minor signs of wear and age.
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Description from the seller
Valued centerpiece / vintage fruit stand of Italian manufacture, made by the famed Argenteria De Vecchi of Milan (historic factory mark 665 MI impressed beneath the base). The item is distinguished by its very high craftsmanship and refined neobaroque taste, typical of the great Milanese silver tradition of the second half of the twentieth century.
Features and Structure:
Base Oval Mirrored: In solid silver with 800 purity, enriched along the edge by a garland chased with laurel leaves.
Figurative Supports: Four splendid feet cast in the shape of heraldic/grotesque dolphins, finely chased in the details of the scales. The feet are equipped with original threaded pins perfectly functioning for structural mounting.
Upper Cup: In heavy hand-cut crystal with an elegant spiral motif (tortiglione) and a starry bottom.
Dimensions and Weight:
Overall height: about 15.5 cm
Crystal cup length: about 23.5 cm
Dimensions of the oval silver base: about 19 cm x 13 cm
Total weight of the object: 1,119 grams (Weight of the lower silver base alone: 133 g)
Estimated total weight of the silver component: about 230 - 250 grams
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition overall. The crystal is completely intact, free of chips, cracks, or heat marks. The silver structure is solid, with the threaded pins fluid in the tightening.
Transparency note:
Note the natural patina of silver over time, imperceptible micro-scratches from cleaning, and some small oxidation spots (pitting) on the mirrored surface of the oval base, as clearly shown in the macro detail photos.
Valued centerpiece / vintage fruit stand of Italian manufacture, made by the famed Argenteria De Vecchi of Milan (historic factory mark 665 MI impressed beneath the base). The item is distinguished by its very high craftsmanship and refined neobaroque taste, typical of the great Milanese silver tradition of the second half of the twentieth century.
Features and Structure:
Base Oval Mirrored: In solid silver with 800 purity, enriched along the edge by a garland chased with laurel leaves.
Figurative Supports: Four splendid feet cast in the shape of heraldic/grotesque dolphins, finely chased in the details of the scales. The feet are equipped with original threaded pins perfectly functioning for structural mounting.
Upper Cup: In heavy hand-cut crystal with an elegant spiral motif (tortiglione) and a starry bottom.
Dimensions and Weight:
Overall height: about 15.5 cm
Crystal cup length: about 23.5 cm
Dimensions of the oval silver base: about 19 cm x 13 cm
Total weight of the object: 1,119 grams (Weight of the lower silver base alone: 133 g)
Estimated total weight of the silver component: about 230 - 250 grams
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition overall. The crystal is completely intact, free of chips, cracks, or heat marks. The silver structure is solid, with the threaded pins fluid in the tightening.
Transparency note:
Note the natural patina of silver over time, imperceptible micro-scratches from cleaning, and some small oxidation spots (pitting) on the mirrored surface of the oval base, as clearly shown in the macro detail photos.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1.11 kg
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15.5 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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