Alfredo Sciarrotta Modernist Sterling Silver Leaf Bowl

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Description: Nice sterling silver leaf-form bowl by acclaimed studio silversmith Alfredo Sciarrotta in a pattern sometimes called "Tobacco Leaf." The designer's work is instantly recognizable from the quality of workmanship, the heaviness of the material and the naturalistic shapes accented with delicately curling edges. The dish is raised on three dome feet. The bottom is stamped with the hallmark only used on Sciarrotta's pieces sold from his studio. The pattern number is 5.

Sciarrotta was smuggled out of Italy during World War to help in the development of the U.S.'s submarine technology. Afterwards, he settled in Newport, Rhode Island and created a small line of hand-made silver holloware. Initially, they were retailed only in his own studio, but were eventually picked up by major luxury retailers including Cartier; Black, Starr & Gorham; and Shreve, Crump & Low. His pieces are now in many institutional collections including the Smithsonian.

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms. Size: 6-5/16" x 4" x 1-5/8". Weight: 108.0 grams.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 780359
Condition: See Description	Year: Ca. 1950

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