giacomo belotti - Cigarette box - .800 silver

Splendid and rare vintage cigarette box / cigarette case for collection, made in solid silver, 800 fineness. The lid is masterfully decorated with a detailed engraving depicting a evocative classic view of Venice, with its historic palaces facing the canals. The work on the lid bears the inscription "Iacobus Belotti fecit", attributable to the famous Italian painter and master of art Giacomo Belotti (1897-1967). This detail elevates the object from a simple silverware piece to a true work of art and a mid-20th-century collectible. Features and technical specifications:Material: Solid 800 silver (stamp "800" present inside/on the edge)Author of the design: Giacomo Belotti (signed Iacobus Belotti fecit)Subject: View of VeniceEra: Mid-20th century (circa the 1940s/1950s)