{"product_id":"spanish-bird-form-catchall-20th-century","title":"Spanish Bird Form Catchall - 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully detailed silver-plated catchall by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValenti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in Spain, modeled in the form of a stylized game bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is richly cast with an exceptionally decorative surface, the body defined by layers of deeply articulated plumage extending from the bird’s fan-shaped tail through its wings and breast. The raised featherwork creates a wonderful play of light across the silvered surface, while the smoothly modeled head and pointed beak provide an elegant contrast to the more textural body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with a shallow, gently concave form, the piece functions beautifully as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecatchall or vide-poche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for keys, jewelry and other small objects. Equally compelling displayed empty, it has the sculptural quality of a small decorative object and would be particularly handsome on a console, desk, bedside table or bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears the stamped maker’s mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“VALENTI – MADE IN SPAIN.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valenti is associated with Spanish decorative objects and giftware, particularly finely finished silver-plated pieces produced during the latter half of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of naturalistic detailing and polished silver finish gives the piece a distinctly sophisticated character—an appealing addition to a collected interior and an especially charming gift for a sporting or bird enthusiast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valenti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stamped “VALENTI – MADE IN SPAIN” to underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear and patination consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5” x 3.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680854315194,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/70D593B9-7599-46F6-A574-B0160F77D609.png?v=1791394034","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/spanish-bird-form-catchall-20th-century","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}