Small Nut Condiment Bowl
Hammered finish
Minimalistic Elegance Understated by, Enrico Zanetto, Italy
May have originally been made for Canadian Luxury Brand 'Birks'.
This condiment keeper, server, holder, bowl, we
estimate is some of his earlier works.
Photos with BLACK background show item before silver polishing.
Photos with WHITE background show item after silver polishing.
Photo # 4 shows Size with a can of soup.
Other Photos show Signature of artist, retouched to insue your readability.
Zanetto Signature or MAKERS MARK.
Actual size is length: 3 7/8" X 1 5/8" high or tall.
item actual weight is: 2.6 oz. before shipping packaging
Research shows this finish is silver plate over brass.
------------the Artist-------------
Zanetto, founded in 1963, is a workshop of highly skilled silversmiths
devoted to the crafting of decorative household objects in silver,
silver-plate and fine metal alloys. Their products are distinguished by a
sophisticated blend of innovative design & unparalleled workmanship.
At the foundation of their philosophy is the steadfast tradition of
handcrafting every single item in their production line, combined with
the high sense of style the world has come to expect from Italian design.
Each work of his is the result of long study & continuous research regarding
decorative surface finishes, technical innovation and the aesthetic value
of the shapes. The design of each creation is the result of the creative
inspiration of Bernardo and Enrico Zanetto. More specifically, since 2000,
each creation has featured the style of Enrico Zanetto, who is responsible
for revolutionary modern experiments with the concept of silver.
THEIR MISSION: For more than 60 years we have been producing
unique & valuable home decor & tableware entirely by hand, with the
goal of preserving the history, savoir-faire, and fascinating
metalworking techniques. They believe that only manual work can
guarantee the highest quality standards & make each object truly unique,
like a work of art. Theirs is a made in Italy luxury craftsmanship that is
based on respect for man, for metals, for work and for the environment.
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Originally it is known that this bowl & other condiment & or
Nut bowls were, in the past, sold by Nieman Marcus. Photos below
