Vintage Italian Sterling Silver 925 Grinder Figurine with Moving Parts by Medusa-Oro, 1970s

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This vintage silver figurine depicts an antique coffee or pepper grinder with moving parts. Handcrafted in Arezzo, Tuscany during the … Read more This vintage silver figurine depicts an antique coffee or pepper grinder with moving parts. Handcrafted in Arezzo, Tuscany during the 1970s to 1980s by silversmith Medusa-Oro in solid 925 sterling silver, it renders the functional structure of the crank, hopper, and body.

In European decorative arts, silver miniatures with mechanical articulating components were crafted for display cabinets and specialized figurine collections.

Carrying the official 925 sterling stamp, the Medusa-Oro brand mark, and the Arezzo silversmith code, this piece serves as a decorative display object for desktops, shelves, or collections of European mechanical silverware.

Key Details:

Material: Sterling Silver (925/000)

Period: 1970s to 1980s

Weight: 1.621 oz (45.95 g)

Hallmarks: Stamped 925 with Medusa-Oro brand mark and Arezzo Silversmith Code

Origin: Arezzo (Tuscany), Italy

Measurements: H 5.8 cm x W 4.0 cm x D 3.0 cm

Features: Moving articulating parts

Additional Benefits:

Tuscan silversmith production by Medusa-Oro in Arezzo

Sterling silver 925 representation of an antique grinder

Functional moving parts

Clear purity, maker, and origin 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