Almazán Silver-Plated Fruit Sculptures of Banana Bunch and Apples, 1970s, Set of 5

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A striking hollywood regency-style fruit collection (circa 1970s) by almazán, the noted spanish silverware house, comprising a substantial silver-plated banana … Read more A striking hollywood regency-style fruit collection (circa 1970s) by almazán, the noted spanish silverware house, comprising a substantial silver-plated banana bunch and a matching set of four silver-plated apples. Each piece is realistically modelled and finished in a rich, heavily aged silver-plate patina, with the banana bunch showing the characteristic ribbed detailing along each fruit and the apples finished with their original stem details to the crown. In good overall condition, with wear and tarnishing to the silver plate consistent with age; brass undertones visible at the high points of wear, as pictured. All stamped "almazán". Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided. Having four almazán silver apples alongside this banana bunch makes for a remarkably valuable, cohesive 1970s hollywood regency fruit collection . About the maker: almazán was a prestigious spanish manufacturer and silversmith house ( orfebretia ) active primarily during the mid-to-late 20th century, reaching its peak popularity between the 1960s and 1980s. They were best known for their sculptural, realistically modelled silver-plated fruit and animal forms, produced from the 1960s onward. Their work is highly sought after among collectors of hollywood regency and mid-century decorative silver, prized for the quality of the casting and the tactile, lifelike character of each piece. Operating in the high-end luxury giftware and luxury tabletop market, almazán generally specialised in heavy, exceptionally well-cast silver plate and nickel silver (alpaca) decorative objects. Dimensions : lifelike size. Banana bunch : h 11.8 cm w 16 cm d 16 cm weight 2.2 kg / 4.8 lbs apples : h 7.5 cm w 7.5 cm d 7.5 cm weight 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs each See less