Football World Championships - 1990 - Bertoni

Miniature reproduction of the World Cup Trophy, made by the historic Bertoni company of Milan, the same Italian manufacturer that produced the original FIFA trophy to design by Gazzaniga.

The miniature faithfully reproduces the famous shape of the cup, with the two human figures supporting the globe and the characteristic helical structure that develops from the base to the top. The trophy features a gold finish and is mounted on a heavy square base in dark marble, traversed by light natural veins.

On the front part of the base there is a plaque with the logos “INA Assitalia” and the inscription “ITALIA ’90”, which connects the piece to the FIFA World Cup 1990, held in Italy from June 8 to July 8, 1990. On the back of the base there is also the original label “BERTONI MILANO”, a particularly significant element identifying the manufacturing maker.

The piece measures about 17 cm in height by 5 cm in width and has a substantial weight of about 833 grams, characteristics which, together with the marble base and the quality of workmanship, distinguish it from common commercial reproductions of the trophy.

These miniatures were made as commemorative and representative objects, intended for figures connected with the event, including players, staff members, sponsors and other parties involved in the event.

The 1990 World Cup concluded on July 8 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome with West Germany beating Argentina 1-0, thanks to the penalty converted by Andreas Brehme. Italy, the host nation, finished the tournament in third place, with Salvatore Schillaci the absolute standout and top scorer of the competition with six goals.