King Size Lobsters Dish in Silver-Plating by Franco Lapini, 1970s

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Absolutely magnificent huge silver-plated serving platter made and designed by Franco Lapini the 1970s.
This is one of the biggest … more Absolutely magnificent huge silver-plated serving platter made and designed by Franco Lapini the 1970s.
This is one of the biggest masterpieces he made.
Two lobsters facing each other on a decorated surface.
Signed on the bottom and there is a number in the rim.
Franco Lapini was an Italian silversmith based in Firenze since 1963. Franco Lapini, the creator, was trained at the Istituto D’Arte Internazionale di Porta Romana before opening his first workshop. Lapini had a deep interest in 15th century Renaissance techniques for metalworking and the company still uses today very traditional techniques with very refined materials that last. Today the company created spectacular pieces for palaces and galleries that are displayed worldwide. less