VTG DUCCESCHI (Volterra, IT) RED ALABASTER APPLE w/ GOLD LEAF Paperweight EXC for Sale

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VTG DUCCESCHI (Volterra, IT) RED ALABASTER APPLE w/ GOLD LEAF Paperweight EXC For Sale

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VTG DUCCESCHI (Volterra, IT) RED ALABASTER APPLE w/ GOLD LEAF Paperweight EXC:
$49.95

Vintage Mid-Century Guiliano Ducceschi (Volterra, Italy) Hand-made \"RED ALABASTER APPLE WITH GOLD LEAF\".

In Volterra, a small town in Tuscany, there is a long history of beautiful artistic works being made using Alabaster: a calcareous warm and luminous stone substance mined in the vicinity of the town that dates back to the time of Etruscans. The Etruscans, from the 3rd century BC made urns using Alabaster to hold the ashes of their dead.

The art of working with Alabaster had its own second Renaissance at the end of the eighteenth century, and many workshops once again sprung up in Volterra with highly skilled artisans creating high-quality sculptures and products that are admired and sold all over the world.

Guiliano Ducceschi, Volterra artisan, crafted this piece in the mid-20th century. Made from Alabaster, the red colors emulate (perfectly) the variegated colors of a red apple. A gold-colored metal leaf adorns the top of the apple.
Condition: Excellent, like-new condition. Unused. Displayed only. No damage - cracks, chips, or repairs. The piece does not contain a signature, but the label at the base that would have identified it has since fallen off. Undisputedly, Ducceschi! The gold leaf has not been bent and is in excellent condition.Dimensions: 2.5\" tall x 2.5\" diameter. 13 oz
Terms of Sale: Buyer is responsible for asking questions prior to offer/purchase and closely examining the Listing photos. Seller\'s intent is to accurately and fairly described the condition of the item. No Returns Accepted.
Shipping: Domestic Only - USPS Ground Advantage, FEDEX Home Delivery, USPS Priority Mail, Insured for Final sale value. International - USPS First Class Mail International, insured for Final Sale value. No APO/FPO, or PO Box deliveries. Seller will take every precaution to package the item to protect against breakage. That will result in higher shipping weights and box dimensions.