Ottaviani Mid-Century Modernist Italian Sterling Silver and Enamel Box

Description

Intriguing box by famed Italian jeweler, Ottaviani. Depicts the heads of comedy and tragedy flanked by playing card symbols. The box is made of palisander wood, sterling silver, and black and red enamel. This box is especially rare and in unusually fine condition. Made in Milan in the 1970's. Signed Ottaviani

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. enamel is in amazing condition, bright and vibrant

Origin:
Italy

Creator:
Brand: Ottaviani

Materials & Techniques:
Enamel, Sterling Silver

Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition. enamel is in amazing condition, bright and vibrant

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

1.5 x 6 x 4 in

Ottaviani Mid-Century Modernist Italian Sterling Silver and Enamel Box

Lot 0386

Estimate $420-$1,050

Nov 5, 2026, 5:36 PM EST

Starting Bid

Secure

$200

1 bidder is watching this item

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

October Mirrors & Decorative Arts Edit

Oct 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

Pair of Lane Mid-Century Mirrors: Beautiful American mid-century pair of mirrors in wonderful vintage condition with no breaks to the cane its perfect. Finely crafted. Easily mounts to the wall or dresser. Labeled Lane. Numbered on

Pair of Lane Mid-Century Mirrors

$260

Estero, FL

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

FEATURED

18th Century French Gilt Wood Barometer: Amazing barometer in carved gilt wood with a sitting eagle on top amid a crown of leaves and flowers. Background is blue with all the weather specifics... rain. . dry weather... storm... variable...

18th Century French Gilt Wood Barometer

$2,400

New Orleans, LA

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Industrial Magazine Stand: An original way to organize everyday paper clutter that accumulates on desks and coffee tables. A relic from the analogic days this industrial chic magazine stand will nevertheless find its place in

Industrial Magazine Stand

$30

Brooklyn, NY

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Vintage Pink Barnacles: Natural sculpture of gaint pink striped barnacles is perfect any table or sideboard accessories. Clean and solid. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some

Vintage Pink Barnacles

$65

Essex, MA

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Vintage Japanese Okimono Bronze Rat Sculpture: 1950's Japanese Okimono rat sculpture. This whimsical bronze sculpture features the twelve Zodiac sign, the rat. The rat is associated with wisdom, luck, charm, frugality and ambition. Condition:

Vintage Japanese Okimono Bronze Rat Sculpture

$95

Filer, ID

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Gold Leaf Bamboo Style Easel: Rare gold leaf bamboo style metal easel. This will display a painting or anything else that is framed that you might wish to showcase. I bought this 1960's easel at a shop on Robertson Blvd. in Los

Gold Leaf Bamboo Style Easel

$70

Meridian, ID

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Pair of Early 20th Century Pairpoint Quadruple Plate Candlesticks: Pair of Pairpoint Quadruple Plate Candlesticks made in New Bedford, Mass. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes: Condition

Pair of Early 20th Century Pairpoint Quadruple Plate Candlesticks

$130

Maryville, TN

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Vintage 1960s Pair of Iron Arch Model # 1735 Tiny Taper Candelabra Candle Holders by Ibr Borje Rajal: Vintage 1960s pair of matching Scandinavian mid-century modern iron arch candle holders (model #1735), by Finnish designer IBR Borje Rajalin. Large rare design similar to Dansk's Fiesta candle

Vintage 1960s Pair of Iron Arch Model # 1735 Tiny Taper Candelabra Candle Holders by Ibr Borje Rajal

$150

Topton, PA

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Mid-Century Organic Modern Wood-Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Myrtlewood, Oregon, Usa, Circa 1980s: Introducing a Mid-Century Modern, hand-turned serving bowl carved from what is often called the "rarest wood in the world". Umbellularia californica also known as 'myrtlewood' is an incredibly rare

Mid-Century Organic Modern Wood-Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Myrtlewood, Oregon, Usa, Circa 1980s

$140

DeLand, FL

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

1960s Cocktail Set With Etched Eagle- 8 Pieces: Excellent vintage cocktail set with original labels from the now shuttered Mosher Glass Studio. Hand etched eagles on each of the (6) glasses and small pitcher. Original glass stirrer is also

1960s Cocktail Set With Etched Eagle- 8 Pieces

$85

Dover, NH

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

1920sw Vintage Etched Brass Bohemian Tray: Vintage Etched Brass Oval Wall / Table Tray. Very large, middle eastern, and heavy. Carved leaf motif which I have never seen before. Also it is rare to find one this size, 40" wide x 26.5" deep.

1920sw Vintage Etched Brass Bohemian Tray

$110

St. Louis, MO

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Brass Flatware Set- 162 Pieces: Fantastic Mid-Century Modern flatware set from Thailand (Siam). Rosewood and Brass. Twelve 12-piece place setting plus 13 serving pieces (one butter knife missing from one place setting). Original

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Brass Flatware Set- 162 Pieces

$80

Salt Point, NY

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

1930's Inlay Tray With Wood Handles and Removable Glass.: Beautifully Arts and Craft made tray with over 300 individually cut pieces in over 8 spices of wood. All laid onto a solid piece of wood wrapped in mahogany frame with little corner turrets finished

1930's Inlay Tray With Wood Handles and Removable Glass.

$95

Essex, MA

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

1960's Turkish Handmade Rug-1'10'x3'1": Vintage Anatolian Handmade wool Rug . One Of Kind Vintage Rug with perfect design and colors. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some Imperfections Condition Notes:

1960's Turkish Handmade Rug-1'10'x3'1"

$50

Tucson, AZ

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Gilt Italian Candlestick Table Lamp: 19th century Italian gilt candlestick made into table lamp sometime in 1940s or 1950s. Wonderful gessoed and gilt original condition. Great patina. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition

Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Gilt Italian Candlestick Table Lamp

$60

Stonington, CT

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

1980s Vintage Decorative Box: Stunning decorative box Made Of wood and metal Meas: 8" tall x 10" W x 15 L His stunning box will brighten any rod. Box is I very good condition Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered

1980s Vintage Decorative Box

$55

Fort Pierce, FL

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

1930s Vintage Western Electric D1/202 Rotary Desk Phone With Handset (Wires Cut): Reasonably good condition vintage black desk phone, likely from 1930s. Mark on the back is somewhat scratched, but suggests that this is a Bell System Western Electric D1/202 model, likely with an F1

1930s Vintage Western Electric D1/202 Rotary Desk Phone With Handset (Wires Cut)

$65

Cambridge, MA

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Pair of Elephant Safari Table Lamps: Vintage set of two elephant accent table lamps. Made of resin with a bridgetown bronze finish. Gingham, silk lined lamp shades included. Lamp base to top of shade: 21" Lamp base diameter: 7" Lamp

Pair of Elephant Safari Table Lamps

$40

Fair Haven, NJ

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Mid-Century Strombergshyttan Swedish Crystal Vase: Very beautiful vintage Strombergshyttan, Sweden crystal vase in near mint condition. Signed and numbered on bottom. Condition: Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered Imperfections: Some

Mid-Century Strombergshyttan Swedish Crystal Vase

$30

Stonington, CT

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Le Creuset Heritage Deep Covered Rectangular Baker With Domed Lid France: This Deep Covered Rectangular Baker is ideally designed for roasting everything from whole chickens and lamb shanks to beef and pork roasts. With deep sidewalls, it also has ample space for layered

Le Creuset Heritage Deep Covered Rectangular Baker With Domed Lid France

$30

Elmwood park, IL

Chairish Auction House

4.3

(24)

Related Items

OTTAVIANI STERLING SILVER CRAB LABYRINTH WOODEN BOX ITALY: A mid-to-late 20th-century Italian square wooden box featuring a sterling silver lid plaque by Ottaviani. The hinged lid is set with a textured silver panel decorated with a central high-relief sculpt

12 hrs Left

OTTAVIANI STERLING SILVER CRAB LABYRINTH WOODEN BOX ITALY

Current Bid - 2 bids

$200

New York, NY

Avanta Auctions

4.3

(2)

Bruno Zanovello Italian Sterling Silver Montecarlo Vase 10" Modernist: Bruno Zanovello Italian Sterling Silver Montecarlo Vase 10" Modernist Introducing the stunning Italian Sterling Silver "Montecarlo" Vase by Bruno Zanovello, a striking piece that embodies Mid-Century

Nov 16, 2026

Bruno Zanovello Italian Sterling Silver Montecarlo Vase 10" Modernist

$100

New York, NY

Mynt Auctions

4.5

(936)

Bruno Zanovello Italian Sterling Silver Montecarlo Vase 10" Modernist: Bruno Zanovello Italian Sterling Silver Montecarlo Vase 10" Modernist Introducing the stunning Italian Sterling Silver "Montecarlo" Vase by Bruno Zanovello, a striking piece that embodies Mid-Century

2 days Left

Bruno Zanovello Italian Sterling Silver Montecarlo Vase 10" Modernist

$100

New York, NY

Bidhaus

4.3

(883)

Ottaviani Italian 925 Sterling Silver Knight On Horseback Limited Edition Poker Bridge Game Box: Professional, fast, and affordable in house shipping available for all items. For higher resolution images please visit bid.craftedauctions.com Ottaviani Italian 925 Sterling Silver Knight On Horsebac

Nov 7, 2026

Ottaviani Italian 925 Sterling Silver Knight On Horseback Limited Edition Poker Bridge Game Box

$10

Germantown Hills, IL

Crafted Auctions

4.6

(118)

Modernist Sterling Silver and Marbled Deep Blue Enamel Signed Square Links: Modernist, sterling silver and marbled, deep blue enamel, signed, square link bracelet! For sale is a vintage, Modernist, sterling silver and marbled, deep blue enamel, signed, square link bracelet! I

7 days Left

Modernist Sterling Silver and Marbled Deep Blue Enamel Signed Square Links

$100

Stauton, VA

Allamoda Vintage

4.2

(6)

ITALY OTTAVIANI STERLING SILVER RELIEF RELIGIOUS HOLY FAMILY FRAME 10.25 X 13": ITALY OTTAVIANI STERLING SILVER RELIEF RELIGIOUS HOLY FAMILY FRAME 10.25 X 13" Vintage Ottaviani Magnitudo Arts 1945 Sterling Silver Relief Religious Holy Family Large Wall Brown Wood Frame Made In It

Nov 22, 2026

ITALY OTTAVIANI STERLING SILVER RELIEF RELIGIOUS HOLY FAMILY FRAME 10.25 X 13"

$1,025

Valley Village, CA

Modern Jewelry

4.5

(222)

FIGURATIVE RING STERLING SILVER MODERNIST BJORN WECKSTROM FROM LAPPONIA STUDIO F: FIGURATIVE RING STERLING SILVER MODERNIST BJORN WECKSTROM FROM LAPPONIA STUDIO F Figurative ring sterling silver modernist Bjorn Weckstrom From Lapponia Studio Finland mid century "The Object form Vor

Nov 22, 2026

FIGURATIVE RING STERLING SILVER MODERNIST BJORN WECKSTROM FROM LAPPONIA STUDIO F

$2,050

Valley Village, CA

Modern Jewelry

4.5

(222)

Italian Modernist Bronze Horse Sculpture Etruscan Taste 23.5 in H: Italian Modernist Bronze Horse Sculpture Etruscan Taste 23.5 in H This monumental Italian modernist horse sculpture, crafted in patinated bronze, draws inspiration from Etruscan art and mid-century Eu

Nov 10, 2026

Italian Modernist Bronze Horse Sculpture Etruscan Taste 23.5 in H

$100

Round Top, TX

Bidhaus

4.3

(883)

EINAR MODAHL STERLING SILVER NORWAY GUILLOCHE WHITE ENAMEL MODERNIST BROOCH PIN: EINAR MODAHL STERLING SILVER NORWAY GUILLOCHE WHITE ENAMEL MODERNIST BROOCH PIN Einar Modahl Sterling Silver Guilloche Norway White Enamel Modernist Brooch Pin Length - 1.4" Width - 1.3" Total Weight

Nov 22, 2026

EINAR MODAHL STERLING SILVER NORWAY GUILLOCHE WHITE ENAMEL MODERNIST BROOCH PIN

$500

Valley Village, CA

Modern Jewelry

4.5

(222)

HROAR PRYDZ STERLING SILVER NORWAY GUILLOCHE WHITE ENAMEL MODERNIST BROOCH PIN: HROAR PRYDZ STERLING SILVER NORWAY GUILLOCHE WHITE ENAMEL MODERNIST BROOCH PIN Hroar Prydz Sterling Silver Norway Guilloche White Enamel Modernist Brooch Pin Length - 1.75" Width - 1.5" Total Weight -

Nov 22, 2026

HROAR PRYDZ STERLING SILVER NORWAY GUILLOCHE WHITE ENAMEL MODERNIST BROOCH PIN

$205

Valley Village, CA

Modern Jewelry

4.5

(222)

Del Conte Sterling Silver Italian Frame in Mid-Century Modern Style: Del Conte Sterling Silver Italian Frame in Mid-Century Modern Style. Del Conte, sterling silver picture frame, made in Italy, in sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modern design. The outer dimensions are 1

Nov 25, 2026

Del Conte Sterling Silver Italian Frame in Mid-Century Modern Style

$180

Brooklyn, NY

SJ Auctioneers

4.5

(219)

Mid-Century Italian Leather Jewelry Box with Gilt Tooling and Musical Feature: Mid-Century Italian Leather Jewelry Box with Gilt Tooling and Musical Feature This Italian leather-clad tabletop jewelry or trinket box from the mid-20th century showcases exceptional craftsmanship an

Nov 7, 2026

Mid-Century Italian Leather Jewelry Box with Gilt Tooling and Musical Feature

$100

New York, NY

Mynt Auctions

4.5

(936)

TOP