FEDERICO BUCCELLATI

Height x width: 11 x 7 cm. Weight: 85 g

Refined ornamental object composed of a natural marine shell, probably belonging to the family Muricidae, entirely enclosed within a custom-made silver mount.
The silver mount faithfully follows the shell's complex natural form, accurately reproducing its prominent radial varices, deeply undulating margin, and richly sculptured exterior surface, while leaving the spacious, naturally nacreous interior fully visible.
Finished with a brilliant mirror polish, the silver adheres perfectly to the shell's exterior, enhancing its bold sculptural modelling without altering its natural harmony. The refined contrast between the precious metal and the shell's luminous interior creates a striking decorative effect, recalling the historic tradition of shells mounted in precious metal, reinterpreted through the unmistakable stylistic language of Federico Buccellati.