Bowl - Silver - Pair of Bowls

Splendid and rare set comprising two genuine solid 800 silver bowls, entirely handmade and signed by the Italian silversmith Galvan. The pieces date precisely to 1971 and are a perfect example of Italian Space Age brutalist and organic design. Each bowl was shaped from a single sheet of silver: the magnificent hammered (“planished”) texture extends concentrically from the smooth base toward the edges, creating spectacular plays of light and reflections across the surface.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS SET:
Nesting set: The two bowls are slightly graduated in size and were designed to fit perfectly inside one another, making for a magnificent display both side by side and stacked.
Progressive artisan numbering: On the base of each piece, in addition to the silversmith’s mark and the silver fineness mark, the original workshop numbers are hand-scratched, attesting to their contemporaneous origin and authenticity: one bears the code 63 - 800 and the other the code 65 - 800.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Material: Solid 800 silver (guaranteed by the original hallmarks visible in the photos).
Total set weight: 179 grams (actual weight verified on a digital scale).
Large bowl dimensions: Diameter approx. 20 cm | Height approx. 7.5 cm.
Small bowl dimensions: Diameter approx. 19 cm | Height approx. 7 cm.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with a beautiful period patina. No deep dents or structural defects. The rim is intentionally irregular and cut raw, in keeping with the original designer’s vision.

Perfect as a modernist centerpiece, a luxury catchall for an entryway, or as an investment in 20th-century Italian art silver.