Peruvian Sterling Silver

This stunning sculptural sterling silver fish-shaped bowl was designed by the renowned artist Graziella Laffi in Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The piece, marked on the rim with "G. Laffi, ...

Stylish and Unique Peruvian .950 Sterling Silver Filigree Peacock Card Holder. Overall excellent condition. Age appropriate wear. Measures approximately 4" long, 2" in depth, and ...

Set of 12 sterling silver demitasse spoons, Peru, c.1930s. In baroque revival taste, marked 925. Silversmith EH. Handworked designs. 4.10 troy oz. 4.5" long. Whitehall Antiques is a...

Hammered sterling silver oval lobed bowl, Peru, Welsch Amano silversmiths, c.1960-70s. Fully hallmarked. 19.05 troy oz. 9 3/8" x 7 3/8" x 1 7/8". Whitehall Antiques is a family busi...

A highly sculptural sterling silver necklace by Peruvian silversmith and designer Grazielle Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, circa 1970. Marks to ne...

Beautiful set of 16 sterling silver plates With polylobed border with threads 925 silver hallmark From Peru, a country known for its expertis...

Hand hammered sterling silver bowl by Industria Peruana. The bowl is marked with the makers name J. Tovara. The sides of the bowl have a ripples in w...

In 1933, Mr. Carlo Mario Camusso established in Lima, Peru a small silversmith workshop, thus laying the corner-stone of what along time would turn to be a well established company w...

In 1933, Mr. Carlo Mario Camusso established in Lima, Peru a small silversmith workshop, thus laying the corner-stone of what along time would turn to be a well established company w...

A stunning sterling silver vessel in the form of a stemmed bowl crafted by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, Circa 1965. Marked on the rim: G. Laffi, PERU. The vessel was designed as a modern rendition of ancient pre-Columbina drinking vessel used in ceremony. The piece projects a regal and substantial aura due to its thick double wall construction with seamless craftmanship. The exterior surface was decorated with high relief roundels protrusion alternated with a radiating design that resembles star fish or a blooming flower. It has an impressive presence with its unique form and ornamentation that appears both modern and ancient at the same time. The net weight is 666g or 21.4 Troy Ounce. Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...

In 1933, Mr. Carlo Mario Camusso established in Lima, Peru a small silversmith workshop, thus laying the corner-stone of what along time would turn to be a well established company w...

This is a set of twelve Camusso 925 sterling cups, saucers and bread/butter or appetizer plates for a total of 36 pieces. The cups are adorned with a rep...