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1970s Italian Sterling Silver Car Models or Table Ornaments
About the Item
A fine and impressive pair of vintage Italian sterling silver table ornaments realistically modelled in the form of cars; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
These impressive vintage Italian cast sterling silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of two early 20th century automobiles.
The first piece reflects the style of an Opel Cottereau and the second can be associated with an Opel Torpedo.
Each of these silver car models has been embellished with details reproducing the fine definition of the vehicle's body work and fabric features, in addition to the manufacturers badge 'Opel' to the front grille.
These cars are fitted with axles to the underside allowing the functional wheels to rotate.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of each piece include:
Maker's registration: 1 AR (UNO A ERRE ITALIA, Arezzo)
Silver quality/purity mark: 925 (sterling, 925/1000)
Importer's mark: IJ (untraced)
Import mark: London, England
Import date mark: B (1976)
Condition
These vintage silver car models are a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent presentation condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each chassis are all very clear.
Dimensions
Opel Cottereau
Length 5.4cm/2.1"
Width 3cm/1.2"
Height 4.6cm/1.8"
Opel Torpedo
Length 8cm/3.1"
Width 3.5cm/1.4"
Height 4.7cm/1.9"
Total weight
6.6 troy ounces/205g
Maker: UNO A ERRE ITALIA S.P.A
Date: 1976
Origin: Arezzo, Italy
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- Creator:UnoAErre (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)Width: 1.4 in (3.56 cm)Depth: 3.1 in (7.88 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1976
- Condition:Please see main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A80521stDibs: LU1200220607562
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