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This exquisite antique Italian "Signa Ware" trinket or jewelry box was handcrafted by the renowned studio Dini e Cellai in Lastra a Signa (near Florence), Italy, during the early 20th-century Grand Tour era. The box is constructed using the firm's legendary hardened terracotta core clad in an electroplated bronze casing. The lid and all four side panels display a beautifully preserved, high-relief frieze detailing classical Neoclassical putti (cherubs) dancing, harvesting grapes, and playing ancient musical instruments.Features & Details:
- Brand/Maker: Dini e Cellai (Signa Ware)
- Country of Origin: Florence, Italy
- Production Number: Stamped "787" alongside the official tiered factory cartouche mark on the base.
- Interior: Features the traditional painted yellow-gold internal clay finish.
- Size & Weight: Measures approximately 4" W x 2.75" D x 2.35" H and weighs exactly 11.1 oz unboxed.
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The high-relief figures retain crisp, highly detailed definitions with a gorgeous natural, undisturbed age patina across the bronze plating. The lid sits correctly flush, and the interior wash is remarkably clean for a centenarian container. No structural cracks or major missing chunks. Please review all high-resolution images to appreciate this rare artwork.A highly sought-after, premium addition for collectors of Italian Grand Tour antiquities, Renaissance revival art, or fine European metalwork.
