Description
Enamel and Silver GilT Table Snuff
From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Circular Box. The Silver and Enamel Box of circular drum form decorated extensively with alternating enamel and silver gilt pillars around the circumference using the traditional paillons technique. The exterior of the box is finished with a central circular enamel plaque to the lid hand painted with a beautiful floral arrangement by Bruno Corsari. The interior of the Box features a beautifully preserved silver gilt interior with a subtle plain finish. The Italian Silver and Enamel Box is hallmarked Italian silver 925 by Franco Salimbeni 1967 ( FL 391 star) dating it to the 20th century Mid-Century Modern period (1945-1969).
Franco Salimbeni
is a world renowned enamelling manufacture company founded in Florance Italy and are known for their extremely high quality enamel objects. The company have supplied Tiffany, Cartier and Gucci over their 130 year history and still produce highly sought after enamel work using traditional methods today.
ENAMEL
(vitreous enamel) also known as porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C. The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word vitreous comes from the Latin vitreous, meaning “glassy”.
925 Silver
refers to the silver content out of 1000, there fore 925 is 925/1000 finess which matches sterling silver in the UK.
MEASUREMENTS
5.5cm High x 8cm Diameter (2.17 x 3.15 Inches)
CONDITION
Very Good, usage wear only
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