Small Nut Condiment Bowl - Hand Hammered finish
by, Enrico Zanetto, Italy Minimalistic Elegance Understated
originally been made for Canadian Luxury Brand "Birks".
Condiments server, holder, bowl, we estimate is some of his early works.
Photos with BLACK background show item before silver polishing.
Photos with WHITE background show item after silver polishing.
Other Photos show artist Signature, retouched to insue 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, 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 hand-crafting 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, & 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.
--------------------------------- fyi -----------------------------------------
Originally it is known that this bowl & other condiment & or Nut bowls
which were, in the past, sold by Nieman Marcus's Photos below.
