{"product_id":"creazioni-artistiche-dargento-afghan-hound-dog-figurines-pair-made-in-italy","title":"Creazioni Artistiche d'Argento Afghan Hound Dog Figurines Pair Made in Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Creazioni Artistiche d'Argento pair includes two substantial Italian Afghan Hound dog figurines with silver-tone textured surfaces and original Made in Italy labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth dogs are modeled in a reclining pose with long flowing coats, narrow faces, crossed front legs, and deeply worked fur texture. Sold together as a pair, they have enough scale and weight for a mantel, bookcase, desk, or collection of vintage dog and sighthound pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Creazioni Artistiche d'Argento dog figurines\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclining Afghan Hound figurines, set of 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late 20th century based on provided research notes. Exact decade not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone metal with a silver-clad or plated surface. Exact silver content and fineness are not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with darkened recesses and warm gold-tone areas in the textured finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original oval labels read Creazioni Artistiche d'Argento, Made in Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclining Afghan Hound. Exact factory model name or number not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian decorative animal sculpture with detailed long-coat modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each dog measures approximately 9 inches long, 3 inches wide at the widest point, and 5 inches high. Combined actual product weight is 4 pounds 4 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching pair, substantial solid construction, deeply textured coats, dimensional facial features, and original Made in Italy labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both figurines remain solid and display well, with their detailed sculptural surfaces and identifying labels still present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth dogs appear complete in the photographed areas, including the long muzzles, ears, paws, tails, and heavily textured coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe matching reclining poses give the two pieces a strong paired presentation while slight differences in their head positions keep them from looking identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flat undersides show scratches, scuffs, spotting, and surface wear from contact with shelves or furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkening and warm-toned areas are visible throughout the recessed coat detail. Some may be part of the antiqued finish, while age-related surface change cannot be ruled out from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor rubbing and small surface marks are visible in the silver-tone finish. No obvious broken limbs or major structural damage are visible in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Creazioni Artistiche d'Argento labels identify these as Italian decorative silver creations. The Afghan Hound form makes the pair especially relevant to sighthound, dog, Italian decorative arts, and silver-tone animal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is 9 inches long and the pair weighs more than four pounds. Their size and substantial construction give them more presence than small shelf figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[Photo-verified condition], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Reading Vintage sources and grades every piece\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663996059900,"sku":"ozn1791387577018","price":48.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/8237\/6188\/files\/creazioni-artistiche-dargento-afghan-hound-dog-figurines-pair-made-in-italy_1.jpg?v=1791387583","url":"https:\/\/www.korvian.shop\/products\/creazioni-artistiche-dargento-afghan-hound-dog-figurines-pair-made-in-italy","provider":"Drevoria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}