{"product_id":"almazan-silver-plated-fruit-sculptures-banana-bunch-and-set-of-four-apples-circa-1970s","title":"Almazán Silver-Plated Fruit Sculptures Banana Bunch and Set of Four Apples (circa 1970s)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking Hollywood Regency-style fruit collection (circa 1970s) by Almazán, the noted Spanish silverware house, comprising a substantial silver-plated banana bunch and a matching set of four silver-plated apples. Each piece is realistically modelled and finished in a rich, heavily aged silver-plate patina, with the banana bunch showing the characteristic ribbed detailing along each fruit and the apples finished with their original stem details to the crown. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn good overall condition, with wear and tarnishing to the silver plate consistent with age; brass undertones visible at the high points of wear, as pictured. All stamped \"Almazán\". Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video will be provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHaving \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003efour Almazán silver apples\u003c\/span\u003e alongside this banana bunch makes for a remarkably valuable, cohesive \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1970s Hollywood Regency fruit collection\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the Maker:\u003c\/span\u003e Almazán was a prestigious Spanish manufacturer and silversmith house (\u003cem\u003eorfebretia\u003c\/em\u003e) active primarily during the mid-to-late 20th century, reaching its peak popularity between the 1960s and 1980s. They were best known for their sculptural, realistically modelled silver-plated fruit and animal forms, produced from the 1960s onward. Their work is highly sought after among collectors of Hollywood Regency and mid-century decorative silver, prized for the quality of the casting and the tactile, lifelike character of each piece. Operating in the high-end luxury giftware and luxury tabletop market, Almazán generally specialised in heavy, exceptionally well-cast silver plate and nickel silver (alpaca) decorative objects. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifelike size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBanana bunch\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 11.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 16 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight 2.2 kg \/ 4.8 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApples\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight 0.4 kg \/ 0.9 lbs each \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bureau of Interior Affairs (BIA London)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57417866445180,"sku":"SKU 2854","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/8437\/files\/IMG_4496_edd81008-adf0-438a-9a82-7af55599738d.jpg?v=1788870466","url":"https:\/\/bialondon.com\/products\/almazan-silver-plated-fruit-sculptures-banana-bunch-and-set-of-four-apples-circa-1970s","provider":"Bureau of Interior Affairs (BIA London)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}