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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Hawk on a Sodalite Stone

$4,646.98
£3,425.64
€3,900
CA$6,362.17
A$7,056.11
CHF 3,705.52
MX$86,654.08
NOK 46,908.42
SEK 44,235.27
DKK 29,680.26
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About the Item

Hawk in sterling silver on a sodalite stone-base. The hawk was made in casting. The finish was made completely by hand with chisel and engraving. The reproductions of animals in solid silver, especially hawks, eagles and horses, had a great development after the war, when in Italy families again began to furnish their homes with objects and furniture of a certain value. 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. Made by Ranzoni Brothers - Milan - Italy for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA 967 grams.
  • Creator:
    Ranzoni Fatelli (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Cast,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    VALENZA, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU261938881603

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