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Vintage Italian Blue Glass "Saturn" Pendant After Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa

Description
Italian Modernist planetary Saturn-form pendant after Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa for S. A. Luigi Fontana & Co. (ca. 1930s). Composed of a pale blue glass central globe pierced by a metal arrow with etched glass disc displaying concentric rings, all supported by a metal ring orbit suspended from a chromed-metal canopy-topped stem.
Glass is clean; unpolished metal and chrome plate show oxidation and natural patina (presented in original condition - much of the wear to the metal can be eradicated with polishing and fully with re-plating).
H: 47.75" x L: 15.5" x D: 15"
Height of fixture alone discounting drop: 16"

In the Style of:	Gio Ponti
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	chromed metal, glass
Condition:	Good. Glass is clean; unpolished metal and chrome plate show oxidation and natural patina (presented in original condition - much of the wear to the metal can be eradicated with polishing and fully with re-plating).
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Dealer Reference #:	SKU00004952
Incollect Reference #:	811771