Gianmaria Buccellati vintage sterling 925 silver large plate

Gianmaria Buccellati vintage sterling 925 silver large plate.
Made in Italy. Ca. 1970s
Signed by Gianmaria Buccellati and made by Clementi Fabbrica Argenteria srl - Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna - Italy).

Dimensions -
Size : Diameter x height: 31.5 x 1.5 cm
Total Weight : 751 grams

Condition: Plate has age-related surface wear and tear, age-related oxidation, otherwise good condition overall, please see pictures.

Buccellati of Italy is the most renowned silver maker globally, offering the highest quality of silver workmanship. It is known for its exquisite creativity, aesthetics, and craftsmanship.

The early history of the family business of Buccellati begins with Contargo Buccellati, father of Mario Buccellati, working as a goldsmith in Milan. At the age of 12, Mario Buccellati apprenticed with a highly reputed jewellery shop in Milan, Beltrami & Beltrami. Mario took over the company in 1919 and renamed it Buccellati.

Mario Buccellati attained his fame and royal acceptance in 1949 when Pope Pius XII authorised Buccellati to design an iconic piece for Princess Margaret to represent the significance of the first British Royal visit to Vatican City in centuries.

Mario Buccellati passed away in 1965, leaving the secrets of manufacturing to younger generations. His business was split among four out of his five sons: Lorenzo, Federico, Luca, and Gianmaria.

Gianmaria Buccellati launched a new brand and started his independent business without his brothers. This solo endeavour was successful, but in 2011, he made an agreement with some of his relatives and joined back his family business, calling it Buccellati Holding Italia.