Vintage Italian Handmade Silver Life Size Dragonfly Figurine, 1980s

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Lightweight and surprising vintage miniature sculpture depicting a life size dragonfly, handcrafted in italy between the 1980s and 1990s in … Read more Lightweight and surprising vintage miniature sculpture depicting a life size dragonfly, handcrafted in italy between the 1980s and 1990s in genuine solid silver.

a delicate yet striking subject, with open wings and believable proportions that instantly recall the dragonfly’s real form. This is one of those pieces that stands out through contrast: an insect that is naturally “weightless”, transformed into silver while keeping all of its visual elegance. Perfect to display on a shelf, inside a showcase, or as an unexpected decorative detail.

an ideal piece for collectors of naturalistic miniatures, for lovers of unusual subjects, or for anyone looking for a vintage italian silver object with a distinctive design beyond the usual themes.

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life size decorative dragonfly in solid continental silver (800/000)
estimated period: 1980s 1990s
weight: 9.27 grams (0.327 oz / 0.30 t oz)
hallmarks: traces of the italian silversmith code are present, now softened by time and already reflected in the commercial valuation
place of production: arezzo (ar), tuscany, italy
measurements: h 1.0 cm x w 7.3 cm x d 4.6 cm See less