Lot 889
  • 889

An Italian silver octopus bowl and pair of matching shells, Gianmaria Buccellati, Bologna, late 20th century

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on undersides Gianmaria Buccellati, initialed maker's mark and factory code for supplier Fabbrica Argenteria di Giovanni Mantel, Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna), and 925 
  • silver
  • length of first 15 1/2 in.
  • 39.5 cm
the shells with beaded flutes and shaped rims, the bowl centered by a heavily cast octopus with suckered tentacles

Condition

good condition, one shell dish without Gianmaria name
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