Ottaviani_Romar_Arde - Figurine - Beautiful mixed lot of Ducks and Tortoise figurines (5) - 925 Silver Laminated

Beautiful mixed lot of five high-quality Italian silver-laminated (Laminato AG / Argento Laminato) animal figurines from well-known makers.

All pieces feature the classic thick .925 silver laminate over a weighted core, reflective finish typical of mid-to-late 20th-century Italian decorative silverware.

Contents of the lot:

Ottaviani – Set of 3 Ducks (1 large + 2 small)
Signed “Ottaviani” and marked with Italian hallmarks / stickers (including “1945 Opera Depositata – Made in Italy” and Studio Silvio Art style labels).

Large duck: approx. 15.5 × 6 × 8 cm, 301 g
Small duck #1: approx. 9.5 × 3.5 × 5.5 cm, 85 g
Small duck #2: approx. 8 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm, 48 g
Total ducks: 434 g

Production period: Ottaviani (Recanati, Marche) became an industrial producer of silver and silver-laminated objects from 1945 onward; these animal figurines are typical of their mid-to-late 20th-century output (circa 1960s–1990s).


Ardé (Laminato AG) – Signed Tortoise / Tartaruga
Clearly signed “Ardé” and marked “Laminato AG”.

Approx. 9.5 × 6 × 4 cm, 164 g

Production period: late 20th century, primarily 1980s–1990s (standard era for Ardé / Ardè Argenteria silver-laminated decorative animals and fruit sculptures).

Romar – “Tortoise Gentleman” (Tortoise with hat & cane)
Signed “Romar”, stamped, with original sticker. Marked 925 Silver Laminated / Laminato AG.

Approx. 5.5 × 4.5 × 9 cm, 85 g

Production period: late 20th century / early 21st century (Romar Argenti pieces of this type are typically 1980s–2000s Italian laminated production).

Total weight of the lot: approx. 683 g

All pieces are in good vintage condition with attractive shine and light natural patina consistent with age. The large duck has a repair mark on his tail, but overall in an excellent vintage condition. Perfect decorative set for collectors of Italian silver laminates, animal figurines, or Made-in-Italy mid-century to late-20th-century decorative art.

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Ref: CK 407_CK 1941_CK 2042