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Period: 1970s
Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise Demitasse and Serving Spoons Set Of 14
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely and regal set of 14 sterling silver and turquoise demitasse, espresso and serving spoons are vintage. They are hallmarked Prata 833 and hand wrought. They are from Brazi...
Category
Brazilian Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sweet Antique Cut Glass Crystal Decanter Jug Maderia Sterling Hanging Label 1973
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale sublime cut glass crystal decanter with sterling silver Maderia hanging label
A good looking and decorative piece, the hanging collar is clearly...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$239 Sale Price
30% Off
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin Egg, Dated 1979, London Assay, in Fitted Box
Located in London, GB
Silver Gilt Stuart Devlin egg, dated 1979, London Assay, in fitted box
Lovely hammered finish with bi-coloured blue flowers and staymens inside.
Very heav...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Trinity-Style Pair of Champagne Flutes
Fully hallmarked.
This elegant pair of vintage champagne flutes by Cartier, crafted in sterling silver, featur...
Category
French Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Lindisfarne Style Sterling Silver Napkin Rings (1961/1978)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver Lindisfarne style napkin rings - boxed; part of our dining silverware collection.
These e...
Category
English Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Challah Knife
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sterling silver challah knife by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. The handle has a braided design to complement the challah bread. An ele...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970's Sterling silver smoker set by Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1970's Sterling silver smoker set by Hermès
Category
European Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,000 / item
Vintage Solid Silver Dachshund by SMD Castings - 1975
By SMD Castings
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent solid cast (not filled) English silver model of a Dachshund, beautifully executed and one of the most sought-after castings by SMD castings, London.
The underside is f...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament by Wallace Silversmiths signed 1976.
On one side two turtle doves with their wings spr...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
C. 1970 Sterling Silver Child's Bowl by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970 sterling silver child's bowl by Gorham. Very sturdy, Mid Century Modern design with heavy rolled rim. Gorham hallmarks, sterling & #5174-1 on bottom. Nevery engraved. Prov...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Harman Brothers 1970's Sterling Silver Cigarette Jewelry Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette/jewelry box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II silver box has a plain rectangular form.
The surface of this impressive antique cigarette box...
Category
English Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elon Arenhill, Well-Known Swedish Silversmith, Twelve Modernist Cups
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elon Arenhill (1922-2018). Well-known Swedish silversmith.
Twelve modernist cups in hammered sterling silver.
Dated 1974.
Measures: 5.5 x 3 cm.
In ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Glass and Sterling Silver Swan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Astonishing swan in glass and Sterling Silver from the 20th century
The glass in a form of a nautilus shell, the setting finely chiseled in the natural setting...
Category
Portuguese Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large Cast Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, London 1976 by Garrard & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co., this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag mo...
Category
English Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Huge 1971 Fully Restored Thick 2.3kgs Asprey London Sterling Silver Platter Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite huge, thick, solid sterling silver fully restored Asprey London 1971 serving platter
This is the largest and finest serving platter I have ever seen, the thickness and gauge of the silver is mind blowing, it is a whopping 2.3 kilos of pure silver!
The piece has the wonderful scalloped edge with clamp shell decoration, it is fully hallmarked to the back with the sideways facing Lion for Sterling Sliver, the Rosette for Sheffield and the date latter D for 1971, it also has the stamp A&C L for Asprey and Co...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wallace Sterling Grande Baroque Service For 8
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Wallace Sterling Grande Baroque service for 8. Plus a butter knife and spoon.
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$3,750 / set
Silver Hanukkah Lamp made by Eli Gera, modern Judaica, Israel, Tel Aviv 1970s.
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Very rare and important piece of Israeli modern Judaica, a bauhaus style silver Hanukkah Lamp made by the famous jewish silversmith Eli Gera, made from hand bent And hand Forged silver in the 70s, while other works by Gera were multiplied by him, from What we Know this piece is a one of a kind.
Marked "SILVER 925" and ELI GERA in Hebrew and English
on a small silver plaque on the base.
Measurements:
Height: 3 inch / 7.6 cm
Width: 11.8 inch / 30 cm
Depth : 3.3 inch / 8.5 cm
Condition :
Perfect condition for its age, no brakes, no restorations, some minor scratches and age Related wear
About the artist :
Please note the Victoria & Albert Museum in London holds an Hanukkah lamp Havdalah Set...
Category
Israeli Bauhaus Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Malvern by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 45 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 3/4"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 place soup spo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver ring Design by Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta with Amethyst, 1970
By Elis Kauppi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Silver ring Design by Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta with Amethyst, 1970
Beautiful Vintage ring in a modern style by Elis Kauppi Kupittaan Kulta from Finland. Stamped with the logo an...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau - Liberty replica Sterling Silver - Cruet Set
Located in VALENZA, IT
Set of Art Nuoveau - Liberty replica of oil cruet, parmesan bowl and salt/pepper in 925 Sterling silver made in Milan. Italy, late 20th century.
The whole set was made by hand, model...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Silver Coffe, Chocolate Pot Art Decò Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Coffee - Chocolatepot in solid 800 silver in Art Decò style, made entirely by hand.
The body is completely smooth octagonal rectangular with polychrome glass inserts on 4 sides.
The ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
$3,096 Sale Price
20% Off
Bernard Buffet, 1928-1999, Three Annual Plates in Sterling Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernard Buffet, 1928-1999.
Three annual plates in sterling silver with engraved animal motifs.
Dated 1975-77.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Measures: 20 cm.
Category
French Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver (Etrog) Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Etrog box. It is rectangular and stands on four feet. It has raised-work of flowers, leaves & swirls on the lid as well as on each panel. The in...
Category
Israeli Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$980 Sale Price
30% Off
Sterling Silver Shabbat Candleholder
By Bier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver 2 branch Shabbat candelabra made in Israel. Designed by one of the leading silversmiths of Israel, Bier Silversmiths are world renowned for their ...
Category
Israeli Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Horseshoe Picture Frame, hallmarked 1973
Located in London, GB
A fabulous silver frame in the form of a horseshoe. Original wood back and foot. Made in Germany by Franz Johann jr. of Schwäbisch Gmünd. 925 purity stamp (the same as sterling silve...
Category
German Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati Sterling Silver 'Milano' Two-Tine Carving Fork
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Buccellati sterling silver 'Milano' carving fork. This striking sterling silver carving fork was made by Italian luxury jewelry, Buccellati. The Buccellat...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grant MacDonald Silversmiths 1972 Sterling Silver Condiment Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three-piece condiment/cruet set; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
His exceptional vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three-piece vintage condiment...
Category
English Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Hanukkah Menorah by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert, New York Circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
This striking Hanukkah menorah, designed by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert, epitomizes his signature modernist aesthetic and geometric ingenuity. Crafted in sterling silver, the menorah featu...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Vintage 1970s Danish Sterling Silver Server
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Danish sterling silver server; an addition to our Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware collection.
This impressive vintage Danish sterling silver server has an ovoid shaped blade.
The surface of this Georg Jensen silver server is plain and unembellished.
The handle is comprised of impressive iconic Jensen style floral bud and ball ornamentation conjoining with the plain tapering stem.
The hallmarks struck to the reverse of this silver server include
Maker's mark: Georg Jensen (this mark was used between 1945-present)
Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling (925/1000)
Country mark: Denmark
Condition
This antique Georg Jensen silver server is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The Danish hallmarks struck to the reverse of the stem are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of vintage continental silverware...
Category
Danish Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Salimbeni Purse Cigarette Case Two-Color Enamel Stripes Blue and White
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Purse cigarette case, oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-color enameled stripes. Early 20th century English style. Measures 9 x 4.3 x 2.6 cm. Weight 96 g. ...
Category
Italian International Style Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$2,259 Sale Price
20% Off
A Silver Challah Knife Handle by Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite silver-handled Challah knife, designed by renowned Judaica artist Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert, is a stunning blend of modernist craftsmanship and deep religious symbolism. T...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 65 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This set includes:
12 Place Size Kniv...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
3 Sterling Silver Tulip Candlesticks
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of three candlesticks representing tulips in sterling silver
Italian work from the 1970s
Silver hallmark 925
Height: 24.8 cm, 28 cm and 30.5 cm
Diameter: 5.8 cm
Gross weight: 107...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$6,589 / set
Sterling Silver Decanter, Hallmarked 1975
Located in London, GB
A fabulous heavy gauge sterling silver 'bark finish' decanter with polished silver stopper; hallmarked London 1975.
Makers mark HOL - House of Lawrian, the company that renowned silv...
Category
British Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Set of Goblets, Christopher Nigel Lawrence London 1976
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Christopher Lawrence, this very stylish set of 8 Sterling Silver Goblets, feature cast stems and gilt interiors. Each goblet measures 6.,5"(16.5cm) ta...
Category
English Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Six Beakers with Silver 800 Tray
Located in VALENZA, IT
Gorgeous 6 beakers plus tray, completely handmade.
Beakers are in sterling 925°°/°°°
The cup is smooth and the stem is cast and finished by chisel. The two-tone, silver and gold br...
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buccellati - Sterling Silver bowl dish with malachite
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling silver bowl / dish by Buccellati, with a malachite stone
Italian work circa 1970
Silver hallmark 925
Signed
Height: 19 cm - 7.48 inches
Length: 35.6 cm - 14.01 inches
Diam...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders in the shape of a knot
Italian work circa 1970
925 silver hallmark
Height: 1.4 cm
Length: 2.5 cm
Weight: 9...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,875 / set
Set Of 4 Sterling Silver Bright Cut Wine Goblets Geo 111 Style London 1972
Located in London, GB
Set Of 4 Sterling Silver Bright Cut Wine Goblets Geo 111 Style London 1972
Weighing 23.22 Troy Ounces, these goblets are made in a decent gauge of silver
The style is very much in t...
Category
English Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Christmas Ornament
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament from 1978 by Lunt Silversmiths. The shape is oval with a cutout in the middle. On ...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1972
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The Artisan Bjørn Wiinblad is the Designer,
1972
The 1972 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is sterling silver gilt with an ename...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Trifoglio Tray by Franco Grigniani for Alessi 1970s
By Alessi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Alessi tray designed by Franco Grignani in 1974 (signed underneath) with engraved pattern.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four Rare & Important Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes Designed by Robert May
By Robert May
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A truly rare & unique set of four stunningly handsome Post Modern sterling silver champagne flutes, specifically designed & made on com...
Category
English Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lion Sculpture In Sterling Silver And Eudialyte Stone
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a walking lion in Sterling Silver, the base in eudialyte.
800 Silver hallmark
Italian work from the middle of the 20th century in Milan
Total height: 15 cm
...
Category
Italian Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Table clock Opening lost hinge Swiss clock 8-day Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table clock with rounded vertical sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style from the early 1900s. Hand-engraved e...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set Of 5 Sterling Silver Crab Boxes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of five sterling silver crabs forming a box
Italian work circa 1970
Total weight: 417 grams
Length between 5.5 and 11 cm
Width between 4.5 and 7.5 cm
Height between 1.5...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$8,327 / set
Charmaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
New in factory sleeves "Charmaine" by international sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4",
12 forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
1...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1976
By Gudmund Olsen
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The Painter Gudmund Olsen is the Designer,
1976
The 1976 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
A gently tapered handle leads to a quiet work of rosettes and scrollwork, emphasizing the detail of this pattern. The oval mirror in the center of the handle acknowledges the vanity of ancient royalty and serves as the focal point of the pattern.
Grand Duchess by Towle...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box Enamel Miniature Moscow Kremlin and Red Square Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-engravings fire enameled hand-painted like lapis lazuli stone and beautiful hand-painted enameled ...
Category
Italian Empire Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Collection of Silver Cactus and Lucite Cube Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Collection of silver cactus and lucite cube Italian design 1970s.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Edward Barnard Solid Sterling Silver Rooster Cockerel 50 Years Old Hallmarked
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored solid sterling silver Edward Barnard 1970 fully hallmarked rooster
A good looking well made and decorative piece, its fully ...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,637 Sale Price
30% Off
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 77 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon for 1979
Located in Downingtown, PA
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Gilt Christmas Spoon,
The artist Lars Åkirke is the Designer,
1979
The 1979 Anton Michelsen Christmas Spoon is gilded sterling silver with an enamel ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Palofierro wood Don Shoemaker Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Beautiful Don Shoemaker Dominoes set made Palofierro wood. Includes designer label Don Shoemaker Santa Maria de Guido Mexico.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Wood
$1,500 / set
Aegean Weave Gold by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 72 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aegean weave gold accent flatware by Wallace Silver. The birthplace of culture, the Aegean was the sea from which early Mediterranean societies drew their sustenance. The nets and ba...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Contrast” Salad Set
By Lunt Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver salad fork and spoon in the “Contrast” pattern by Lunt Silversmiths. Made of sterling silver with black nylon handles these are uber modern and ve...
Category
American Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$495 / set
1970s by Giacomo Manzù for Franklin Mint Limited Etition Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Giacomo Manzù, 1975
Silver relief by legendary Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù. This rare piece was made by The Franklin Mint in during the artists lifetime and was an authorized cast...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Table Box portrait of Natalia Nikolaevna Pushkina Lanskaja Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Spectacular table box with inward corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on guilloche, in Art Nouveau style, and in the center a fine rectangul...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Table Box Enamel on Guilloche Hand Painted Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè also on the sides. In the center, a beautiful hand painted tempera miniature on a vegetable ivory plate depicting the portrait of a 19th century lady, signed by the painter Anna Maria Manfriani. Dimensions cm. 12 x 12 x 2.5. Weight gr. 618. Designed by Franco Salimbeni in 1976 and manufactured in Florence in some specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C.
Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions.
It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books.
Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items.
Hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques.
The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds:
1) Fire enamel.
2) Water tempera on an ivory plate.
3) Painted on mother-of-pearl.
Fire enameled miniatures:
On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature colors which are as many colored crystals, ground and reduced to a very fine, almost impalpable powder washed and purified in distilled water with the addition of small quantities of deoxidizing acids which, diluted with essential oils (usually essential oil of solder), can be mixed to form a palette of colors.
With very fine sable hair brushes you draw the subject starting from the perimeter and then gradually adding various layers of color.
It is necessary to carry out various firings very often so that the colors harden and are not absorbed by the underlying glaze as, during the subsequent firings at 750 ° C, during liquefaction, it would spread irremediably. Hence the need to form the painting a little at a time, cooking it numerous times.
Therefore it is necessary to proceed with numerous retouching, often overlapping different colors that only the painter's experience knows. A beautiful miniature needs from 20 to over 50 firings and is finished when the painter deems he does not have to further intervene.
Some colors must have darker tones than others because then, by superimposing the transparent enamel placed at the end of the miniature, they fade. This transparent layer, called “fondant” in jargon, must be smoothed and polished like all other translucent enamel colors.
The miniatures with water tempera colors are painted on real ivory...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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