Centrepiece - .800 silver - Antica Alzata
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Antica Alzata, a transformable centrepiece in 800 silver and glass from Italy, with a 28 cm glass plate and 14 cm total height, weighing 1850 g including the glass, dating to 1940–1950 and in good condition with age-related marks, whose base can be dismantled to form a single-flame neoclassical imperial candlestick.
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Antique 800 Silver Centerpiece Stand Transformable into Glass – Italy, late 20th Century
Splendid and refined center piece for fruit or desserts of Italian manufacture, dating from the late 20th century.
The item stands out for its exceptional modularity: thanks to the refined threaded central pivot and the rosette silver knop, the centerpiece can be easily dismantled. The base can thus be transformed and used as an elegant, single-flame candlestick in full Neoclassical/Empire style.
Historical Features and Details:
* The Base (Candlestick): Made of solid silver, it features a sturdy square base resting on four feet gracefully chased with volutes. The shaft and base are decorated with classic geometric frames and beaded motifs typical of the era.
* The Plate: Pressed glass from the 19th century (consistent with the quality of historic French manufactories like Baccarat or Saint-Louis), decorated with a dense and luminous diamond-point pattern and an elegant scalloped rim.
* The Hallmarks: On the square base the French assay marks are clearly impressed ( instituted from 1838). In particular, the famous Boar Head hallmark (Tête de sanglier) is visible, officially certifying solid silver with a minimum fineness of 800/1000 for Paris manufacture.
Technical Specifications:
* Material: Solid 800 silver (frame and upper knop) and worked glass.
* Overall height of the centerpiece: 14 cm
* Glass plate diameter: 28 cm
* Silver weight: 146 grams (weight of the metal structure only, excluding the glass plate).
* Total overall weight: 1850 grams (silver frame + glass plate).
* Era: 20th century
* Origin: Italy
Condition: Excellent overall condition consistent with the object's age. The glass is intact, without chips or noticeable cracks, perfect.
The silver shows a beautiful vintage patina and the usual micro-scratches of time that attest to its authenticity. The hallmarks are partially worn by time but readable in their identifying lines.
An extremely elegant collectible, perfect both as a display centerpiece and as a refined functional element for a prestigious table.
Antique 800 Silver Centerpiece Stand Transformable into Glass – Italy, late 20th Century
Splendid and refined center piece for fruit or desserts of Italian manufacture, dating from the late 20th century.
The item stands out for its exceptional modularity: thanks to the refined threaded central pivot and the rosette silver knop, the centerpiece can be easily dismantled. The base can thus be transformed and used as an elegant, single-flame candlestick in full Neoclassical/Empire style.
Historical Features and Details:
* The Base (Candlestick): Made of solid silver, it features a sturdy square base resting on four feet gracefully chased with volutes. The shaft and base are decorated with classic geometric frames and beaded motifs typical of the era.
* The Plate: Pressed glass from the 19th century (consistent with the quality of historic French manufactories like Baccarat or Saint-Louis), decorated with a dense and luminous diamond-point pattern and an elegant scalloped rim.
* The Hallmarks: On the square base the French assay marks are clearly impressed ( instituted from 1838). In particular, the famous Boar Head hallmark (Tête de sanglier) is visible, officially certifying solid silver with a minimum fineness of 800/1000 for Paris manufacture.
Technical Specifications:
* Material: Solid 800 silver (frame and upper knop) and worked glass.
* Overall height of the centerpiece: 14 cm
* Glass plate diameter: 28 cm
* Silver weight: 146 grams (weight of the metal structure only, excluding the glass plate).
* Total overall weight: 1850 grams (silver frame + glass plate).
* Era: 20th century
* Origin: Italy
Condition: Excellent overall condition consistent with the object's age. The glass is intact, without chips or noticeable cracks, perfect.
The silver shows a beautiful vintage patina and the usual micro-scratches of time that attest to its authenticity. The hallmarks are partially worn by time but readable in their identifying lines.
An extremely elegant collectible, perfect both as a display centerpiece and as a refined functional element for a prestigious table.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1850 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Antica Alzata
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass, Silver
Colour
Silver, Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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