Vintage Italian 800 Silver Gilt Interior Cups in Original Box, 597 FI Florence, Grape Vine Design

A refined vintage Italian 800 silver cup set with richly gilt interiors, presented in its original fitted box. The cups are decorated with an elegant grape vine design, giving the set a classic Italian decorative character associated with wine, celebration and refined table presentation.

The pieces are marked 800, confirming the Italian 800 silver standard, together with the star, maker number 597 and FI province mark for Florence. This identifies the set as Italian silver from the post-1968 marking system, most likely made by the Florence-registered silversmith Silver Fashion / Silver Fascion Silvan di Landi Annita in Poggioli, registered in 1975.

An especially attractive detail is the silver ornament mounted to the presentation box, which bears the same 800, star, 597 and FI marks. This confirms that the box ornament is also Italian 800 silver, matching the cup set and adding further collector appeal.

Details

Item: Boxed Italian silver cup set
Origin: Florence, Italy
Maker / Mark: 597 FI
Probable Maker: Silver Fashion / Silver Fascion Silvan di Landi Annita in Poggioli
Date / Period: Post-1968, circa 1970s
Material: Italian 800 silver
Interior: Gilt-washed interiors
Decoration: Grape vine design
Marks: 800, star, 597, FI
Height: 8.5 cm each
Diameter: 5.5 cm each
Combined Weight: 105.9 grams
Presentation: Original fitted box with matching 800 silver ornament

Condition

Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with use and display. The gilt interiors remain attractive, and the original fitted box adds excellent presentation value. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

Italian 800 silver was widely produced during the 20th century for both domestic use and export, with Florence being one of Italy’s important centres for decorative silver and luxury tableware. The post-1968 Italian hallmarking system used a star, maker registration number and province abbreviation, allowing pieces to be linked to a registered silversmith or workshop.

The 597 FI mark is associated with a Florence-registered silver maker, recorded from the 1970s. Combined with the 800 silver standard, gilt interiors and grape vine decoration, this set reflects the decorative elegance often found in Italian silver table pieces of the period.

Grape vine motifs have long been associated with wine, abundance, hospitality and celebration, making them especially fitting for small presentation cups or table service pieces. The original fitted box, with its matching marked silver ornament, gives the set stronger display presence and makes it particularly appealing as a gift, collector’s piece or refined addition to an Italian silver collection.

A beautifully presented vintage Italian 800 silver gilt cup set, combining Florence silver craftsmanship, decorative grape vine design and original boxed presentation.