Large Vintage Italian Handmade Silver Walrus Figurine by Mario Cerreti, Tuscany, 1950s

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An elegant and substantial vintage miniature depicting a walrus, handcrafted in Arezzo (Tuscany) between the 1950s and 1960s by the … Read more An elegant and substantial vintage miniature depicting a walrus, handcrafted in Arezzo (Tuscany) between the 1950s and 1960s by the renowned silversmith Mario Cerreti, in authentic Italian Continental Silver (800/000).

The sculpture features a compact and solid form, with a precise rendering of the animal’s distinctive characteristics, including its tusks and expressive muzzle. Its harmonious proportions and notable weight give the piece a strong decorative presence and visual impact.

The 800 hallmark, Cerreti maker’s mark, and Italian silversmith code confirm its authenticity and origin within the historic silversmithing tradition of Arezzo.

In Italian decorative culture, silver animal figures are often associated with strength, solidity, and protection, making this piece not only ornamental but also symbolic.


An important and finely detailed animalier figure, ideal for collectors of Italian silver or for those seeking decorative objects with strong character.


Main Details:

Walrus figurine in Continental Silver (800/000)

Silversmith: Mario Cerreti

Period: 1950s–1960s

Weight: 85.63 grams (3.021 oz)

Hallmarked 800 with maker’s mark and Italian silversmith code

Origin: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Measurements: approx. height 4.2 cm (1.65 in), width 6.1 cm (2.40 in), depth 5.1 cm (2.00 in)


Additional Benefits:

Authentic Italian silver

Produced by renowned silversmith Mario Cerreti

Significant size and weight for its category

Original and decorative animal subject

Strong display presence
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