Rossi & Arcandi - Inkwell - .800 silver
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This Italian Rossi & Arcandi double desk inkwell, dated 1970–1980, is made of 800 silver and comprises a hand-hammered tray with a pen rest and two glass bottles with silver lids, measuring 26.5 × 17.5 × 8 cm and weighing 477 g in silver alone; it is in good used condition with age-related marks and tarnish.
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Double inkwell for a desk in 800 silver, made in Italy in the mid-20th century.
Consisting of a shaped tray with a serpentine edge, raised on four feet, with a front pen rest and two clear glass bottles with silver lids topped with pinecone-shaped finials.
Hand-hammered finish, clearly visible on the surface of the tray.
A small engraved monogram is present in the center of the tray.
Clearly legible hallmarks:
• Maker’s mark R & A
Rossi & Arcandi
• Inscription BATTUTO A MANO (HAND-HAMMERED)
• Fineness 800
• Diamond-shaped mark with star, 266 VI - Province of Vicenza
Silver weight only: 477 g - weighed without the glass bottles.
Measurements: [insert 26.5 x 17.5 x 8 cm]
Complete with both bottles and both lids.
Condition
Good overall condition, consistent with age and use.
Some widespread oxidation and fine scratches from use and cleaning, visible in the photos. No aggressive polishing has been carried out. The glass is intact, with no visible chips.
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Seller's Story
We sell design items, vintage or antique but always without restoring, modifying, polishing or transforming them we leave them as we find them in a sign of maximum transparency with the customer.
Translated by Google TranslateDouble inkwell for a desk in 800 silver, made in Italy in the mid-20th century.
Consisting of a shaped tray with a serpentine edge, raised on four feet, with a front pen rest and two clear glass bottles with silver lids topped with pinecone-shaped finials.
Hand-hammered finish, clearly visible on the surface of the tray.
A small engraved monogram is present in the center of the tray.
Clearly legible hallmarks:
• Maker’s mark R & A
Rossi & Arcandi
• Inscription BATTUTO A MANO (HAND-HAMMERED)
• Fineness 800
• Diamond-shaped mark with star, 266 VI - Province of Vicenza
Silver weight only: 477 g - weighed without the glass bottles.
Measurements: [insert 26.5 x 17.5 x 8 cm]
Complete with both bottles and both lids.
Condition
Good overall condition, consistent with age and use.
Some widespread oxidation and fine scratches from use and cleaning, visible in the photos. No aggressive polishing has been carried out. The glass is intact, with no visible chips.
Shipping by express courier
Seller's Story
We sell design items, vintage or antique but always without restoring, modifying, polishing or transforming them we leave them as we find them in a sign of maximum transparency with the customer.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
.800 silver
Manufacturer/brand
Rossi & Arcandi
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8 cm
Width
26.5 cm
Depth
17.5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
