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This vintage silver decorative object depicts a large and detailed model of the famous 1860 robert e. Lee steamboat, crafted …
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This vintage silver decorative object depicts a large and detailed model of the famous 1860 robert e. Lee steamboat, crafted as a centerpiece display, maritime sculpture, or collector cabinet showcase. Handcrafted in italy during the 1970s to 1980s in genuine 800 continental silver, it showcases exceptional silversmith craftsmanship across its multi-deck structure, chimneys, railings, and paddle wheels.
the robert e. Lee was a legendary mississippi river steamboat, celebrated in maritime history for its speed, imposing design, and historic victory in the famous 1870 race against the natchez. In late twentieth century italian silver craftsmanship, large scale ship models were produced in very limited numbers due to the immense skill and quantity of precious metal required.
carrying the official 800 continental silver purity stamp, this impressive piece weighs 494.05 g in solid silver (excluding the wooden base). It comes complete with its custom wooden display base.
key details:
material: genuine silver / continental silver 800/000 and wooden base
period: 1970s to 1980s
weight: 17.427 oz / 494.05 g (net silver weight excluding wooden stand)
design: highly detailed 1860 robert e. Lee mississippi paddle steamboat sculpture
hallmarks: stamped 800
origin: italy
measurements: h 14.5 cm x w 33.0 cm x d 10.0 cm (measurements excluding wooden stand)
additional benefits:
masterpiece italian silversmith production
historical robert e. Lee steamboat representation in solid silver construction
genuine 800 continental silver composition with impressive weight
official purity hallmark guaranteed
complete with separate wooden display platform
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- Dimensions
- 12.99ʺW × 3.94ʺD × 5.51ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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