Mario Buccellati Italy 800 Silver Tea Set 5 Pieces Segrinato (#2858)

• BRAND : Buccellati
• TYPE : Tea/Coffee Set
• REGION : Italy
• MATERIAL : Silver
• MAKER : Buccellati
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Italy

In the beginning of his career, Italian
Goldsmith Mario Buccellati (1891-1965) carried on a family tradition dating
back from the early 18th century. In 1919 he opened his shop in Milan, and was
the first among Italian Goldsmiths to open a shop in New York and later in Palm
Beach. As his popularity gained, his clientele came to include the Vatican and
the Royal Courts of Europe, leading to his nickname, the prince of Goldsmiths.
Mario's son, Gianmaria Buccellati, became apprenticed to his father at the age of
14. Following his father's death in 1965, he expanded the business and opened
new shops around the world. The quality of Buccellati's product was a direct
result of Gianmaria personally choosing his master craftsmen to execute his
designs.



Mario Buccellati Italy 800 Silver Tea Set 5 Pieces Segrinato



Fabulous Mario Buccellati, Italy 800 silver tea set of five pieces with "Segrinato" finish and ebony handles, circa 1960s. This exceptional tea service includes:

One coffee pot, 9 3/4", 30.2 ozt.

One tea pot, 8 1/2", 31.3 ozt.

One creamer, 6 1/2", 13.7 ozt.

One sugar bowl with lid, 5 3/4", 14.1 ozt.

One tray, 21 1/2" x 15 3/4", 82.5 ozt.

It is not monogrammed and is in excellent condition. The coffee pot has slightly darker ebony handle. The weight is very heavy, 171.8 troy ounces total weight (including handles).

The surface of the silver has a special technique that only Buccellati mastered. It is called “Segrinato” whereby the artisan uses an etching tool to create a textured surface which contrasts against the shiny polished surfaces. This is a very labor-intensive process and creates a stunning texture effect. It also has the benefit in that it does not show fingerprints and requires very little maintenance.

SKU#2858.

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