Antique and collectible history / Florence

Renzo Cassetti Italian Silver Powder Compact 1950s

Renzo Cassetti Gruppo Cassetti The Ponte Vecchio And The Vasari Corridor

This post is paying tribute to this wonderful goldsmith, the Cassetti family, Benvenuto Cellini and the superb art and architecture of Italy. According to the Cassetti literature this exciting atelier was founded in 1929.  Renzo Cassetti was inspired by the work of the master goldsmith, sculptor and artist Benvenuto Cellini (November 3 1500 - February 13 1571).

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