No. 96011138

No Reserve Price - Desk set (3) - Onyx
No. 96011138

No Reserve Price - Desk set (3) - Onyx
Set of two boxes and a tabletop lighter in onyx – Italy, 1960s
Elegant table set in genuine green onyx, consisting of two storage boxes and a vintage lighter with a carved base. Each piece is made from natural onyx, featuring veins and color variations ranging from olive green to golden brown, typical of Italian craftsmanship from the mid-20th century.
The largest box rests on four lion's paw-shaped feet made of gilded metal and has a domed shape with a rounded lid.
The second box, more linear and compact, has a rectangular profile with a flat hinged lid and a darkened metal edge.
The lighter (to be tested with refill) is mounted on a worked onyx base and is topped with a removable chrome head, of mechanical type.
Characteristics:
Origin: Italy
Period: 1960s
Material: Natural onyx, gold-plated and chrome-plated metal
Technique: Turning and hand gluing
Measures:
Small box: 10.5x8.5x4 cm, weight 511 g.
Large box: 13x11x5.5 cm weight 863 g;
Lighter: diameter 6.5 cm and height 11 cm, weight 605 g.
Conditions
Good overall vintage condition, with light signs of age and minor imperfections consistent with the age. The lighter's mechanism has not been tested. Chips reported in the photograph are present.
Curiosity
Onyx was widely used in the 1960s and 1970s for decorative objects, thanks to its precious appearance and natural tones capable of enhancing every corner of the house. Items like these were often desktop gifts or decorative elements for studies and bourgeois salons.
Careful shipping with protective packaging.
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