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Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder

$2,452.51
£1,837.72
€2,551.50VAT Included
CA$3,446.46
A$3,528.21
CHF 2,000.22
MX$42,808.79
NOK 23,573.16
SEK 23,704.78
DKK 16,011.60

About the Item

Elegant set consisting of 2 boxes containing 12 shell-shaped placeholders in solid 800 silver. The placeholders were made with the casting technique and finely chiselled. The finish is slightly burnished to give the objects an antique patina and to highlight the fine workmanship. Made in Milan at the end of the last century by the renowned silversmith workshop of Roberto Malagola for ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Cast,Engraved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1997
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    VALENZA, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2619315631202

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