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Lovely vintage miniature depicting a life size snail, handcrafted in Italy between the 1980s and 1990s.
A piece that offers …
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Lovely vintage miniature depicting a life size snail, handcrafted in Italy between the 1980s and 1990s.
A piece that offers realism and presence, featuring a refined mixed construction in silver and brass, typical of certain Arezzo (Tuscany, Italy) productions of the period.
Solid, well proportioned, and rich in detail, it faithfully captures the natural form of the shell and body. Never seen on Solo-Argento.
Ideal for collectors of naturalistic miniatures, trompe l'oeil objects, or anyone seeking a period Italian piece with real silver weight and strong character.
Key details:
Life size decorative snail in silver and brass
Solid silver Continental Silver (800/000)
Period: 1980s 1990s
Weight: 21.77 grams (0.768 oz / 0.7 t oz)
Hallmarked 800 with Italian Silversmith Code
Place of production: Arezzo (AR), Tuscany, Italy
Measurements: 4.5 cm height x 2 cm width x 2 cm depth
Additional benefits:
Vintage Italian craftsmanship from Arezzo
Highly realistic and detailed reproduction
Interesting combination of silver and brass
Solid miniature with excellent visual presence
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- Dimensions
- 0.79ʺW × 0.79ʺD × 1.57ʺH
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Silver
- Condition
- Unknown, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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