By Gucci
Located in Hamburg, DE
This unique and collectible pair of salt and pepper shakers from Gucci, crafted in Italy around 1970, showcases a lifelike quail design in silver-toned metal. Featuring a charmingly naturalistic form, each quail is fully three-dimensional, with one slightly larger than the other, creating a dynamic and harmonious pair. These elegant pieces are filled from the base, with seasoning dispensed through the top of the quails’ heads. Each piece is marked with Gucci on the underside, underscoring their provenance and luxury appeal.
The 1970s saw a strong design trend favoring whimsical forms inspired by animals and fruit, seen in iconic pieces like the Manetti and Freddotherm ice buckets. Gucci’s quail...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Cloissoné Sheffield and Silverplate