A Large Italian Rococo Style Sterling Silver Centerpiece

Late 20th century, boat form with hand-hammered surface, undulating sides with scrolling acanthus hand-chased decoration, each end features two finely detailed cast figures of putti playing various instruments while perched upon shells, the whole raised on a cast and applied shell and scroll foot, full hallmarks.

10.25 x 20.5 x 9.5 in.

93 troy oz.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, NC

This impressive piece was made by the Vallè family of Milan and retailed by F.lli Peruzzi of Florence.

No apparent condition concerns.

$2,000 - 4,000