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Vintage Italian 800 Silver Miniature Steam Locomotive – Fratelli Menegatti
A beautifully detailed vintage miniature steam locomotive, crafted in solid 800 silver and attributed to Italian silversmiths Fratelli Menegatti of Vicenza, Italy.
Modelled on an early American-style steam locomotive, featuring a distinctive flared chimney, front cowcatcher, detailed boiler, spoked driving wheels, connecting rods and an open driver\'s cab with a curved roof.
The locomotive displays some lovely craftsmanship, with intricate detailing throughout.
Details:
Maker: Attributed to Fratelli Menegatti, Italy
Hallmark: 800 silver
Maker\'s mark: Appears to read 54 VI
Silver purity: 800 (80% silver)
Weight: 72.9 grams
Length: 8cm
Height: 3.5cm
Origin: Vicenza, Italy
Period: Second half of the 20th century
Fratelli Menegatti was an Italian silver manufacturer registered in Vicenza in 1949, known for producing decorative silver miniatures and models.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related tarnishing, surface marks and general signs of handling. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
An attractive and unusual collectible miniature, ideal for collectors of Italian silver, railway memorabilia or decorative silver models.
Total weight: 72.9g.
