Sea lion - Crystal and Rhodochrosite - Unoaerre - Italy - Mid 20th century
Wonderful sculpture in solid silver made in the shape of a sea lion playing with a rhodochrosite ball, resting on a crystal base. Very curious and rare object, it is probably a unique piece made with the lost wax technique, and not a piece destined for mass production. Hallmarks: 800, 1 AR, unoaerre silversmith logo Measurements: 19 cm x 13 cm Total weight: 775 grams (the object cannot be detached from the base to measure the net weight) Good conditions Tracked and insured shipping.
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Wonderful sculpture in solid silver made in the shape of a sea lion playing with a rhodochrosite ball, resting on a crystal base. Very curious and rare object, it is probably a unique piece made with the lost wax technique, and not a piece destined for mass production. Hallmarks: 800, 1 AR, unoaerre silversmith logo Measurements: 19 cm x 13 cm Total weight: 775 grams (the object cannot be detached from the base to measure the net weight) Good conditions Tracked and insured shipping.