Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Duck-Shaped Ice Bucket with Hinged Lid and White Lacquered Compartment by Mauro Manetti, 1970s

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Cast metal ice bucket with a gold patina achieved through metallic deposition. The white lacquered interior ensures hygienic contact with … Read more Cast metal ice bucket with a gold patina achieved through metallic deposition. The white lacquered interior ensures hygienic contact with the ice cubes. The lid/basin divider is concealed within the plumage design, rendered with remarkable anatomical precision thanks to the molding process. The piece is stamped under the tail "M/M Italy" / "Fonderia d'Arte Firenze di Mauro Manetti, Made in Italy," depending on the example.

The duck is one of the most emblematic forms in Manetti's bestiary, alongside the owl, the swan, and the pineapple. These objects belong to the Italian Mid-Century Modern design movement, while also claiming a connection to the tradition of figurative earthenware or silver terrines from 18th-century Europe—waterfowl and table animals transposed into the realm of contemporary hospitality.
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