Mario Buccellati sterling silver large torsade vase

20th Century Italian 925 sterling silver torsade vase by Mario Buccellati.
Made in Italy, 20th Century.
Maker: Mario Buccellati
Fully hallmarked.

Dimensions:
Diameter x height: 10 x 32.5 cm
Weight: 755 grams

Condition: Vase is pre - owned, general usage, otherwise excellent condition overall.

ITEM LOCATION : United Kingdom
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Mario Buccellati was born into a family of goldsmiths, beginning with Contardo Buccellati, who operated a shop in Milan in the late 1700s. Mario made a name for himself in the 1920s with his deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, humility and incredible skill to design unique pieces for his most discriminating clients, while keeping his style aesthetic consistent.

The Italian firm of Buccellati is famous for textural gold jewellery and exquisite silver objects. The main design accomplishments of the Buccellati firm span four decades: from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. The pieces are bold and instantly recognizable, with a style that references the great goldsmiths of the Renaissance.

The most distinctive aspect of Buccellati pieces is the rich textural quality, Mario Buccellati was the first to introduce the technique of texture-engraving. In the years that followed, Buccellati’s work gained a loyal following in Italy and abroad. Poet Gabriele D’Annunzio dubbed him “The Prince of Goldsmiths” and ordered pieces by the hundreds. As his five sons came of age, all but one entered the business: Frederico, Gianmaria, Luca, and Lorenzo. New stores were opened in Rome (1925) and Florence (1929).

In 1951, Buccellati became first Italian jewellery designer with a location on Fifth Avenue in New York City. In 1967, when Mario Buccellati died, the brothers split the business. The Buccellati tradition of precision and quality continues today.