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Large silver metal planter, oval-shaped, vintage italy olri silverplated, late mid-twentieth century. Silver metal articles by rino greggio argenterie. Excellent quality and excellent condition. The elegant planter has decorations on both sides and can be used as a superb centerpiece, as a fruit basket or to adorn your table with plants or flowers. The room is in excellent condition, exactly as photographed. Made of solid metal with a beautiful silver finish. Tagged olri, q, italy. The company was founded in 1948 by rino greggio, who was an apprentice goldsmith in padua before the war. It seems that he worked exclusively in silver (usually 800 grade) until 1967, when he launched a line of silver metal products and chose the brand name "olri" to distinguish them from the usual silverware of the company. By the 1970s, greggio argenterie had become a major player in the manufacture of cutlery and silverware, with outlets around the world, including a dedicated department in harrods. The company is still doing well today, even though the olri brand is no longer used. Measures: Length: 12.4"/ 31.5 cm. Wide: 8.9"/22.8 cm. Top height: 4.3"/ 11 cm. Weight: 858 grams. In very good vintage condition, no bumps, with traces of age.

Ref. : UCTEHAVE