Silver Champagne Wine Cooler from Messulam Milano, 1970s

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Elegant tulip-shaped silver vessel with a flared opening, resting on a stepped foot with an embossed cord-patterned border, the vessel’s … Read more Elegant tulip-shaped silver vessel with a flared opening, resting on a stepped foot with an embossed cord-patterned border, the vessel’s wall below the neck featuring an all-round openwork vine scroll relief, framed by beaded lines; the lower third of the vessel is adorned with embossed, curving godrons; at the height of the godrons, two side-projecting consoles in the form of interlacing patterns with two side-projecting loops serving as handles. Italian official control mark from 1968 '★ 32 mi' in flat hexagon 32 - factory number forditta messulam enrico di alberto brand registered in 1935, renowned silversmiths known for high-quality silverware in classic and decorative styles mi - for province of milano fineness mark 800 dealer sticker - jeweller, distribution dimensions: height: 24,0 cm / 9.44 in width: 24,0 cm / 9.44 in depth: 20,5 cm / 8.07 in gross weight: 1.560 grams / 50.16 troy ounces condition: very well-maintained condition, cleaned and polished this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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