Vintage Italian Sterling Silver 925 and Purple Enameled Bear Cub Miniature from Ottaviani, Rome, 1980s

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This vintage silver animal sculpture depicts a bear cub miniature, crafted as a desktop accent, vitrine display piece, or cabinet … Read more This vintage silver animal sculpture depicts a bear cub miniature, crafted as a desktop accent, vitrine display piece, or cabinet curiosity. Handcrafted in rome, italy during the 1980s to 1990s by prestige silversmith ottaviani in sterling silver 925, it features vibrant purple enamel detailing across the sculpted form.

in late twentieth century italian silver craftsmanship, the house of ottaviani in rome produced highly detailed figurative works adorned with rich enamel finishes and lifelike animal forms.

carrying official hallmarks including the 925 sterling silver purity stamp, the ottaviani brand signature, and traces of the rome silversmith code, this unrecorded model weighs 13.65 g. The piece has intentionally been left uncleaned to preserve the authentic vintage price sticker in italian lira on the base. Light surface scratches are present and factored into the price.

key details:

material: sterling silver 925/000 and purple enamel

silversmith: ottaviani rome

period: 1980s to 1990s

weight: 0.481 oz / 13.65 g

details: purple enamel on sterling silver

condition notes: left uncleaned to preserve vintage lira sticker, light surface scratches

hallmarks: stamped 925 with ottaviani logo and rome silversmith code

origin: rome, lazio, italy

measurements: h 3.3 cm x w 5.1 cm x d 2.3 cm

additional benefits:

roman silversmith production by ottaviani

bear cub miniature in sterling silver and purple enamel

authentic vintage condition with original italian lira price sticker preserved

full official purity, brand, and regional hallmarks

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