Set of four silver crab-form boxes by Mabuti for Buccellati

Retailed by Buccellati, Mario (Italian, 1891-1965)

£12,000

These delightful Italian silver-boxes were made in Milan and retailed by Buccellati, masters of Animalia and all such silver marine-life sculptures.

 

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Description

Made by Mabuti, in Milan, and retailed by Buccellati, these charming pieces are a set of four crab-shaped boxes, with coral for eyes and made of sterling silver.

Marked for Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy and stamped 925 for the quality of the silver, they are crafted with exceptional realism and a high degree of natural resemblance, the red coral eyes give them a particularly lively and quirky character. The open up on the top, and make a unique set of display or small storage pieces.

Details

Artist / Maker
Retailed by Buccellati, Mario (Italian, 1891-1965)
Country of Origin
Italian
Date of Manufacture
20th Century
Period
20th Century
Style
20th and 21st Century Design, Animal / Animalier, Marine / Seascape
Material
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Colour
Red, Silver

Dimensions

Height
5 cm / 2 inches
Width
11 cm / 4.3 inches
Depth
7 cm / 2.8 inches

Reference:
16965

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