Large Vintage Italian Cassetti Silver Plated Serving Dish with Lid and Pyrex Insert, 1970s

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Rare large italian silver-plated covered serving dish by cassetti, florence, handmade circa 1965–1978.
this impressive piece features a sculptural grape … Read more Rare large italian silver-plated covered serving dish by cassetti, florence, handmade circa 1965–1978.
this impressive piece features a sculptural grape cluster finial and comes with its original pyrex corning borosilicate glass insert (model 348 d), making it both highly decorative and fully functional.

produced by the historic florentine silversmith cassetti (est. 1926), this serving dish exemplifies italian mid-century craftsmanship — solid, elegant, and designed for both table service and presentation.

maker: cassetti, florence, italy
material: silver-plated metal with pyrex glass insert
markings: “© cassetti – fatto a mano – italy” / pyrex corning 348 d
period: circa 1965–1978

dimensions:
length x width: 45 × 35 cm (17.7 x 13.8 in)
height (with finial): 18 cm (7 in)

weight:
total: approx. 4.150 g (9.15 lbs)
without glass insert: approx. 2.800 kg (6.20 lbs)

design:
low, wide, and heavy form with a refined profile. The grape cluster finial is a classic italian motif symbolizing abundance and hospitality, commonly used in high-quality florentine silverware of the period.

condition:
very good vintage condition, light surface wear and patina consistent with age, some minor scratches, no structural damage. The pyrex insert is undamaged and clean.

use, perfect as:
a statement serving piece, a covered vegetable or casserole dish, an elegant centerpiece, or a collectible example of italian mid-century silver-plated design

a substantial, rare size example — far heavier and larger than most cassetti serving dishes on the market. This piece has an attribution mark,
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