Vintage Fencing Tournament Award Plaque Bas-Relief in 925 Sterling Silver Layer from Ottaviani, Italy, 1970s

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Vintage italian bas-relief commemorative award plaque depicting fencing athletes in competition, crafted with a 27g layer of hammered 925 sterling … Read more Vintage italian bas-relief commemorative award plaque depicting fencing athletes in competition, crafted with a 27g layer of hammered 925 sterling silver in recanati, macerata, by celebrated maker ottaviani during the 1970s to 1980s.

ottaviani earned widespread acclaim for its sculptural relief panels celebrating classical athletic competition and olympic traditions. This substantial piece depicts two fencers locked in a dynamic bout against a finely hammered background, positioned above an unengraved polished banner intended for celebratory inscriptions.

preserved in its original presentation case. Hallmarked with the official 925 purity stamp, the certification of the 27-gram silver layer, the registered macerata silversmith code (mc), and the ottaviani relief signature.

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material: 27g 925 sterling silver layer (hammered finish) on structured support;

period: 1970s to 1980s;

weight: 0.952 oz / 27.00 g (pure 925 silver layer weight);

design: fencing bout match bas-relief athletic trophy with customizable engraving banner;

maker / hallmarks: ottaviani (recanati), signed, stamped 925, and mc silversmith code;

origin: recanati, macerata, marche, italy;

measurements: plaque : h 21.5 cm (8.46 in.) x w 15.5 cm (6.10 in.) x d 0.4 cm (0.16 in.) ; box : h 27.0 cm (10.63 in.) x w 21.5 cm (8.46 in.) x d 2.4 cm (0.94 in.);

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

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