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20th Century Italian Solid Silver Italian Centrepiece

About the Item

Baroque style centerpiece in solid 800 silver, completely handmade and subsequently embossed and chiseled. The edge of the centerpiece was embossed with fruit motifs and masks, typical of the Baroque period. The outermost edge has been knurled. In the center, the chisel depicts two angels, one holding two torches and the other who seems to whisper words while holding his hand in front of his mouth. The centerpiece rests on three feet made with the fusion and chisel technique that raise it from support surface. Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Burnished,Embossed,Hand-Crafted,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1989
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    VALENZA, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2619330201562
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