Large Vintage Italian Handmade Silver Crab-Shaped Box, 1950s

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Exceptionally rare vintage sculpture with a striking marine charm, depicting a life size crab, handcrafted in italy between the 1950s … Read more Exceptionally rare vintage sculpture with a striking marine charm, depicting a life size crab, handcrafted in italy between the 1950s and 1960s in genuine solid silver.

a truly special piece, as it beautifully combines realism with functionality: the crab is modelled with impressive naturalistic detail and, beyond being decorative, it also works as a small trinket box. The life size scale makes it instantly eye catching, with a compact yet highly convincing presence, perfect for collectors seeking unusual subjects from an early vintage period.

an ideal piece for collectors of rare silver boxes, lovers of marine themes, or anyone looking for a vintage italian silver item that genuinely stands out for both subject and quality.

key details:

life size marine crab trinket box in solid continental silver (800/000)
estimated period: 1950s 1960s
weight: 40.43 grams (1.426 oz / 1.30 t oz)
hallmarked 800
place of production: italy
measurements: h 1.9 cm x w 6.5 cm x d 4.7 cm

please note: a repair intervention is present.

additional benefits:

• early period vintage italian craftsmanship
• extremely rare and highly collectible marine subject
• life size reproduction with realistic detailing
• decorative and functional piece in one
• a show stopping item that immediately draws attention See less