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Carving Set by Robert Venturi & Denise Scott Brown for Swid Powell

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Substantial silver-plated carving set with column handles designed by Robert Venturi for Swid Powell. The set was manufactured by Reed & Barton for Swid Powell. It is a playful adaptation of the classical greek orders: when inverted each element becomes a column surmounted by a Doric or Ionic capital. The set is in mint condition and comes with the original box. Knife 32.9 x 4.8 cm Fork 24.7 x 4.8 cm
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.96 in (32.9 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Depth: 1.89 in (4.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1989
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Zürich, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9625238169832
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