An Italian Silver "Naturalistic" Pumpkin Tureen and Cover, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century.

An Italian Silver "Naturalistic" Pumpkin Tureen and Cover, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century. photo courtesy Sotheby's

realistically chased as a pumpkin, the lift-off cover with stem-form finial, the interior with removable glass liner; marked on base M. Buccellati, in original blue presentation box; diameter 34.9cm; weight 2469g - Estimate 10,000--15,000 USD. Lot Sold 26,250USD

Important English & Continental Silver & Objects of Vertu, 21 Oct 10. New York www.sothebys.com