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Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati

About the Item

These charming silver boxes, which could have been made as salt and pepper or pill pots, are each crafted to resemble a small crab. Crafted with great precision and superbly realistic, they make for a highly desirable set of collectibles. They all are complete with shells, four legs on either side, and a pair of pincers, and they open up with a hinge towards the rear. These quirky and delightful objects are also completed with eyes made of red coral, adding a welcome spark of colour to these sterling silver pieces. They are stamped for Gianmaria Buccellati, and embossed 925.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 169641stDibs: LU956329384742
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