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:
Sterling Silver,Cast
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8883237672772