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Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-form Boxes, by Buccellati

Creator: Buccellati
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-form Boxes, by Buccellati
Italian, 20th Century
Height 2.5cm, width 8cm, depth 5cm, weight 475 grams

These charming silver boxes, which could have been made as salt and pepper or pill pots, are each crafted to resemble a small crab. Crafted with great precision and superbly realistic, they make for a highly desirable set of collectibles. They all are complete with shells, four legs on either side, and a pair of pincers, and they open up with a hinge towards the rear. These quirky and delightful objects are also completed with eyes made of red coral, adding a welcome spark of colour to these sterling silver pieces. They are stamped for Gianmaria Buccellati, and embossed 925.

Artist/Maker: Buccellati

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Silver, coral.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16964
Incollect Reference #:	569454

Dimensions

W.	3.15 in;	H.	0.98 in;	D.	1.97 in;
W.	8 cm;	H.	2.5 cm;	D.	5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.