Figurine - Pinocchio - .800 silver
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Rare movable Pinocchio figurine – 800 silver – Melani & Busio, Florence – Vintage
For sale is an exceptional, fully three-dimensionally worked Pinocchio figurine made of genuine 800 silver.
The figure is particularly detailed and features movable, articulated arms and legs. Pinocchio is depicted with his characteristic long nose, hat, bow tie, and finely crafted clothing.
Details:
- Subject: Pinocchio
- Manufacturer: Melani & Busio S.n.c., Florence (Italy)
- Manufacturer marks: 377 FI (identified from the recognizable mark)
- Material: solid silver
- Purity: 800/1000
- Height: approx. 5 cm
- Execution: fully three-dimensional, movable silver miniature
- Dating: Vintage, presumably second half of the 20th century
- Condition: pleasantly aged condition with natural silver patina
The combination of the unusual Pinocchio portrayal, the movable construction, and Italian silversmithing makes the figurine an interesting collector's item.
The existing patina was deliberately not removed. The photos are part of the description and show the actual condition as well as the existing marks.
An extraordinary collectible for enthusiasts of Italian silver works, silver miniatures, and Pinocchio memorabilia.
Rare movable Pinocchio figurine – 800 silver – Melani & Busio, Florence – Vintage
For sale is an exceptional, fully three-dimensionally worked Pinocchio figurine made of genuine 800 silver.
The figure is particularly detailed and features movable, articulated arms and legs. Pinocchio is depicted with his characteristic long nose, hat, bow tie, and finely crafted clothing.
Details:
- Subject: Pinocchio
- Manufacturer: Melani & Busio S.n.c., Florence (Italy)
- Manufacturer marks: 377 FI (identified from the recognizable mark)
- Material: solid silver
- Purity: 800/1000
- Height: approx. 5 cm
- Execution: fully three-dimensional, movable silver miniature
- Dating: Vintage, presumably second half of the 20th century
- Condition: pleasantly aged condition with natural silver patina
The combination of the unusual Pinocchio portrayal, the movable construction, and Italian silversmithing makes the figurine an interesting collector's item.
The existing patina was deliberately not removed. The photos are part of the description and show the actual condition as well as the existing marks.
An extraordinary collectible for enthusiasts of Italian silver works, silver miniatures, and Pinocchio memorabilia.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
16.8 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Number of objects
1
Title
Pinocchio
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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