Vintage Gentilini Roma Tin with Christmas Decoration, 1990s

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An exclusive Christmas installation, a one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted through an upcycling process that combines Italian advertising collectibles with the poetry … Read more An exclusive Christmas installation, a one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted through an upcycling process that combines Italian advertising collectibles with the poetry of atmospheric design.
* The Collectible Base: The supporting structure is a refined square tin box (19 x 19 cm) from the renowned Premiati Biscotti Gentilini - Rome.
It features the manufacturer's splendid and iconic Art Nouveau graphics, rich in period details including the historic steam train, sailing ships, and turn-of-the-century gold medals. The beautifully illustrated lid is included and can be displayed on its side or as a base.
The inner base of the tin houses a handcrafted raising system made of pressed brown paper, designed to adjust the tree's height stably and ensure a perfect and harmonious aesthetic proportion with the container.
* The Tree and Decorations: Inside is a richly snow-covered synthetic fir tree (total installation height 50 cm).
The rich decoration was applied entirely by hand to the front of the composition, making it a perfect accent piece for fireplaces, console tables, bookcases, sideboards, or wall units.
The decoration includes original early 20th-century sheet music scrolls, rusted bells, vintage gold-colored bells, and a handcrafted rusted metal star at the top. The bells produce a clear, festive sound.
The use of plastic for the decorations was deliberately avoided.

The tin retains its original bright colors and a golden interior in excellent condition (see photo). To ensure the decorations remain intact during transport, the tree will be packaged separately from the box, ready for easy insertion upon arrival.
A photograph of the original composition will be included in the package, useful as a visual guide for repositioning the sheet music and metal details exactly as they were designed in the artist's workshop. See less