Vintage Italian Silver 800 Hercules Beetle Figurine, Milan, 1940s

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This vintage silver figurine depicts a hercules beetle (scarafaggio ercole). Handcrafted in milan, lombardy during the 1940s to 1950s in … Read more This vintage silver figurine depicts a hercules beetle (scarafaggio ercole). Handcrafted in milan, lombardy during the 1940s to 1950s in genuine 800 continental silver, it renders the characteristic horns and shell structure of the insect with a solid metallic density.

in european decorative arts, silver insect figurines from the mid-20th century were created for display cabinets, desks as paperweights, and specialized natural history collections.

carrying the official 800 silver stamp alongside the milanese silversmith code, this piece serves as a decorative display object for desktops, shelves, or collections of european silverware.

key details:

material: genuine silver / continental silver (800/000)

period: 1940s to 1950s

weight: 4.67 oz (132.40 g)

hallmarks: stamped 800 with milanese silversmith code (mi)

origin: milan (lombardy), italy

measurements: h 3.5 cm x w 5.7 cm x d 3.0 cm

additional benefits:

mid-century milanese silversmith production

solid metallic rendering of a hercules beetle

genuine silver 800 composition

clear purity and regional silversmith hallmarks

vintage condition with natural surface patina

this is a vintage item and may show minor signs of age, which add to its authenticity and character. See less