Description
This large silver figurine of an old-style telephone was handcrafted in Arezzo, Tuscany during the 1980s or 1990s. Hallmarked 800 for Continental Silver (800/000) and accompanied by the Italian Silversmith Code, it represents the refined craftsmanship of the renowned Arezzo silver district.
Classic telephones carry a subtle nostalgia, evoking a time when design and purpose were seamlessly combined in everyday items. Tuscan silversmiths frequently captured these familiar forms in precious metals, turning functional objects into cherished decorative keepsakes.
Details:
Material: Continental Silver (800/000)
Hallmarked 800 and Italian Silversmith Code
Estimated period: 1980s or 1990s
Origin: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Weight: 2.003 oz (ounces) - 56.78 g (grams) - 1.83 t-oz (Troy ounces)
Like many vintage pieces, gentle signs of age or use may be visible, reflecting its authenticity and history. Please check the photos for details on condition.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: As with all vintage pieces, this item shows minor signs of age and use consistent with its history. The photographs form an integral part of the description, so please examine them carefully for the most accurate impression of condition.
Origin:
Italy
Materials & Techniques:
Silver
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Italy
Classic telephones carry a subtle nostalgia, evoking a time when design and purpose were seamlessly combined in everyday items. Tuscan silversmiths frequently captured these familiar forms in precious metals, turning functional objects into cherished decorative keepsakes.
Details:
Material: Continental Silver (800/000)
Hallmarked 800 and Italian Silversmith Code
Estimated period: 1980s or 1990s
Origin: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Weight: 2.003 oz (ounces) - 56.78 g (grams) - 1.83 t-oz (Troy ounces)
Like many vintage pieces, gentle signs of age or use may be visible, reflecting its authenticity and history. Please check the photos for details on condition.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: As with all vintage pieces, this item shows minor signs of age and use consistent with its history. The photographs form an integral part of the description, so please examine them carefully for the most accurate impression of condition.
Origin:
Italy
Materials & Techniques:
Silver
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Italy
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; As with all vintage pieces, this item shows minor signs of age and use consistent with its history. The photographs form an integral part of the description, so please examine them carefully for the most accurate impression of condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
2 x 2.2 x 1 in
Vintage Italian Silver Old Phone Figurine Miniatura Arezzo Tuscany 1980s 1990s
Estimate $280-$600
Starting Bid
$140
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