Vintage Italian Handmade Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Figurine from Saturno, Arezzo, Tuscany, 1980s

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Vintage solid 925 sterling silver animalier figurine depicting a swallow with a characteristic darkened (oxidized) finish, handcrafted in arezzo, tuscany, … Read more Vintage solid 925 sterling silver animalier figurine depicting a swallow with a characteristic darkened (oxidized) finish, handcrafted in arezzo, tuscany, by the premier silversmith saturno during the 1980s to 1990s.

saturno is internationally renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in solid sterling silver animal sculptures, utilizing meticulous hand-chasing and selective patination to render realistic feathered textures.

crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, this sculpture weighs 21.65 grams and measures 3.3 cm (1.30 in.) in height, 5.2 cm (2.05 in.) in width, and 3.8 cm (1.50 in.) in depth. The piece carries the official 925 sterling silver purity hallmark stamp and the registered arezzo silversmith code for saturno.

key details:

material: solid 925 sterling silver with darkened/oxidized finish;

period: 1980s to 1990s;

weight: 0.764 oz / 21.65 g;

design: handcrafted swallow bird animalier figurine;

maker / hallmarks: saturno (arezzo), stamped 925 and silversmith code;

origin: arezzo, tuscany, italy;

measurements: h 3.3 cm (1.30 in.) x w 5.2 cm (2.05 in.) x d 3.8 cm (1.50 in.);

this is a vintage item preserved in good condition with original surface characteristics.

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