Basket for Bread or Fruit - .800 silver - Italy - Second half 20th century

Stunning silver basket/centrepiece with openwork rail, embellished with eight mythological characters separating the main body from the upper edge. A one of a kind piece, entirely handmade by an Italian master silversmith. Hallmarks: 800, 864 MI Dimensions: - Top diameter 22. 7 cm - Height 7. 5 cm - Bottom diameter 19. 7 cm - Net weight: 456 grams In good overall condition. The top edge is not perfectly aligned, but is sturdy and free from repairs; probably this imperfection is due to the special workmanship, being the 8 central characters welded one by one manually. Provenance: from a rich private home in Milan. Tracked and insured shipping.