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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Oval Box with Handle

About the Item

Impressive oval-shaped sterling silver box. The shape is simple and smooth adaptable to all furnishings. At the center of the lid there is a swinging handle also in solid silver to allow it to be opened. In the lower and upper part of the body of the box, an english edge has been welded to increase its strength. Made in Italy by the Florentine master silversmiths Fantappiè and Castrucci for Arval Argenti Valenza Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war. A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses. Measures: cm 32 x 23 H. 16 at the handle - H. 9 body.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1998
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    VALENZA, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2619324520542
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