Soup tureen marine subject Italian 1955

Fantastic marine subject soup tureen with charging tray,Italian made in 1949 by the famous maker AGMA one of the oldest in Italy located in Milano . Completely hand made in 800 silver, chased and embossed very deeply, with a great attention for every detail, typical workmanship of the Italian silversmithing school of that period . Embossed fishes, starfishes, shrimps,crabs, squids all around the body and on the base . All around the boarder there is a crown of various embossed shells, side handles are a combination between crabs and shells, the knob is finely represented by a octopus . As told the soup tureen is completely embossed on the body and on the base . Look carefully the pictures, this kind of work requires an expert worker, this is all embossing hand made no casted applications ! The maker has made unique this work of art, with a gold plating comination to contrast the silver color . Tureen sizes are Height 11.41 in. ( 29 cm.) 15.74 in. ( 40 cm.) x 7.48 ( 19 cm.) . The soup tureem is enriched with a oval charging tray embossed in the same marine motive, 17.71 in. ( 45 cm.) x 14.17 in. ( 36 cm.) . Total Weight 134.34 oz. ( 4178 grams) . Perfectly hallmarked as pictured, if you need more pictures don't hesitate to contact me .