Vintage Solid .800 Silver Pitcher & Cups
This auction is for a set consisting of a vintage late 1960's / early 1970's solid .800 silver pitcher with five cups Lav.A.Mano (hand-made) by renowned silversmiths Calegaro Argenteria, Praglia Italy
Item Descriptions
Pitcher Size: 20 cm height / 10.1 cm width
Pitcher Weight: 484.9 grams or 15.59 troy ounces
Fully hallmarked to authenticate quality solid .800 Silver and Italian craftsmanship
Cups Size: 9 cm height / 8.2 cm width
Weights: 117.7 grams / 116.0 grams / 111.5 grams / 111.7 grams / 118.4 grams
Fully hallmarked to authenticate quality solid .800 Silver and Italian craftsmanship. Matches those on pitcher.
Historical Significance
In 1921, Calegaro Silversmiths opened its doors in Del Santo Street in the centre of Padua, just a few meters away from the world famous St. Anthony's Basilica in Italy. It was originally a craftsman's studio with its own shop and the basic idea was that of spreading the culture of silver. No an easy task to be acheived by a shop which would later become the first producer of silver items in Padua . Its founder, Luigi Calegaro drew on the tradition of the Venetian school and coupling his passion and dedication to hard work made the business grow. As post-war Padua expanded, the historic centre proved to be too small for what it had become, and by 1969 moved to Praglia at the foot of the Euganean Hills.
Ever since the year of its foundation, Calegaro's production has carved for itself, together with its home items, an important position in its activity as a luxury contractor. For Tiffany, with an exclusive line of cutlery; for Bulgari, for whom they produced all the sets for a boutique chocolate house opened in Tokyo; for Mikimoto, with the particular set of children's items. The list is longer and it could continue with the vases and objects produced for Hermes or for Montenapoleone, with the designer collection Buccellati, or with the Pavillion and Palio line, bearing the name of Massimo Vignelli. Other collaborative work with the elite includes Riva, Fiat, Bugatti and Rolex.
Information on Hallmarks
Pitcher
1st Hallmark: Unknown
2nd Hallmark: Letters F and C with what appears to be a crown symbol in between represents the makers mark. In this case an abbreviation for Fabrica Posateria E Argenteria translated in Italian 'Cutlery and Silverware Factory' and C an abbreviation for the maker Luigi Di Calegaro , silversmith and founder of Calegaro Argenteria (Calegaro Silversmiths).
3rd Hallmark: 800 in oval cartouche is an authentic Italian mark verifying 800/1000 Silver purity (80% .999 Fine Silver)
4th Hallmark: A lozenge mark dating (1944 - 1968)
Cups
1st Hallmark: Unknown
2nd Hallmark: Same as pitcher
3rd Hallmark: Same as pitcher
4th Hallmark: Cartouche consisting of a star symbol, numbers 76 followed by letters PD . In 1968 new legislation in Italy ordered the makers' mark to be changed from a lozenge shape to a 5 pointed star symbol on the left. The numbers 76 represents the makers mark, in this case indicates Calegaro with the date 6th March 1969. PD symbolises the province Padua / Padova where Calegaro was registered.
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*3rd Cup actually weighs more, at 115.5 grams. Thanks. ** We have now been able to reduce the postal and packaging cost by shrinking the size of the package without compensating on the safety and security of the silverware. Compensation for upto £1000.00 included. The winning bidder is requested to select 'Other 24 Hour Courier (1 Working Day). This will be the same as originally confirmed: Royal Mail Special Delivery (TM) Next Day (1 Working Day). Thanks.
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