Vintage Silver-Plated Water Pitcher or Jug, 1950s

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Highly decorative Italian silver-plated coffee or chocolate pot featuring an elegant sculptural rococo-inspired silhouette with dramatic flowing fluted forms throughout … Read more Highly decorative Italian silver-plated coffee or chocolate pot featuring an elegant sculptural rococo-inspired silhouette with dramatic flowing fluted forms throughout the body. The vessel stands on ornate scrolling feet and is fitted with a sweeping curved spout and scrolling handle, giving the piece an unmistakably theatrical presence. The domed lid is crowned with an elaborate finial in the form of fruit and foliage motifs, while applied decorative mounts accent the lower body. A retailer’s plaque on the underside reads: “F.lli Gallo e Figlio, Via Dei Mille, 16, Napoli”, indicating its manufacturer. Its richly modeled organic shape reflects strong Baroque and Rococo revival influences, making it both a functional serving piece and a striking decorative object. Vintage condition with visible tarnish, oxidation, surface scratches, and age-related wear throughout. Verdigris visible around the finial and decorative mounts. Structurally sound with an attractive aged patina. See less