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A monumental Italian part gilded sterling silver aquarium.

About the Item

Unlike any piece that we have ever offered before, this monumental & heavy quality sterling silver aquarium is formed with an oval base mounted with two silver half-shells mounted with fish sea-foliage and crustaceans and fish, the central column and tank surround formed as a massive coral and foliate reef similarly adorned with part-gilded silver fish, crabs, lobsters, sea-snails, seahorses, octopus etc. With removable cuboid glass tank & two specimen-hard-stone and silver aquatic sculptures. Crafted in Italy by Mazzucato Circa 1970 Approximate silver weight 1500 oz (46.7kilos)
  • Creator:
    Mazzucato (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8883237672772
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