- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
August Uncurated Summer Auction
Lot 246:
Not sold
Description
An assortment of silver-plated and cast pewter figurines, including several pieces by the Italian silversmith Magrino. The silver-plated group features various anthropomorphic animal and character designs, including a fox in a double-breasted suit and boots, an owl in academic robes, a seated lion student wearing glasses and a backpack, a standing lion graduate wearing a mortarboard cap and gown, and a turtle with goggles and a backpack featuring two corded chains with threaded metal ends. Also included is a stylized female figure depicted with hair curlers and sunglasses, wearing a pearl necklace and long coat while standing on a suitcase base. These silver-plated items are marked on the lower sides or back with the incised name MAGRINO followed by a stylized square symbol. The bases are typically finished with maroon felt pads. The pewter items consist of a realistic crawling lizard and a detailed head of a crocodile. The crocodile head is marked on the underside with the text PEWTER U.P. © 1997.
Height of largest figurine: 3.5 inches.
14B
Condition report:
The collection is in good overall condition. The silver-plated figurines show visible tarnish and light surface oxidation consistent with age and the nature of the material. The felt pads on the bases show varying degrees of wear. The pewter lizard figurine displays some darker spots of oxidation on its underside and limbs. The threaded metal ends on the turtle\'s chains appear intact.
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