Italian Silverware and Jewellery Manufacturers

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OSVALDO BENVENUTI (formerly Corti & Benvenuti)

Argenteria Osvaldo Benvenuti snc
Via Francesso Redi, 2
50018 Firenze
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 1520 FI (assigned 7-2-2008)



Manufactuerer of handmade Tableware and Photoframes. The company traces its history back to Osvaldo Benvenuti who, as a 14 year old in 1930, worked at several different silversmiths at Florence. Following his war service in 1945, he worked at Biagioni's manufactory, and two years later set up his own business with Guglialmi Corti as 'Corti & Benvenuti' specializing in handmade frames, engraved boxes, and toilette services. In 1957, Osvaldo's son, Gianni joined the company, and following Osvaldo's death in 1970, Gianni Benvenuti became Guglialmo Corti's partner until the latter's retirement in 1985. In 1994, Massimiliano Benvenuti entered the business and was joined by another of Osvaldo's grandchildren, Alessandro Tinacci, in 1998. In 2008, the firm changed its name to 'Argenteria Osvaldo Benvenuti'.

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ATHENA

Athena Gioielli
Via dell'Industria 2/A
47843 Misano Adriatico (RN)
Rimini
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 26 RN (assigned 17-1-1989)



Manufacturer of Jewellery. Founded in 1984 by Silvio Muratori who works from designs by his son Federico Muratori.

Note: There appears to be three different silverware firms using the 'Athena' name (see later post). Their registration numbers are: 244 AR, 1804 FI, and 26 RN.

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ELLEGI BIJOUX

Ellegi Bijoux srl
Via Coriano, 58
47900 Rimini (RN)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 37 RN (assigned 26-5-1993)



Manufacturer of Jewellery.

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CHINI

Fratelli Chini srl
Via Strada Statale 69 Km. 50
Laterina 52020
Arezzo
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 14 AR (assigned 23-3-1968)



Manufacturer of Jewellery. Fratelli Chini was founded in 1952 by Egidio and Mario Chini, the business is still in the hands of the Chini family.

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ASA LINEA

ASA Linea srl
Zona Industriale Brodolini, 25
60025 Loreto (AN)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 22 AN (assigned 13-4-1968)





Manufacturer of Religious articles. In business in its current form since 1973, although the orgins of this company may be somewhat earlier.

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VAROTTO ALFREDO

Argenteria Varotto Alfredo
Corso Stati Uniti, 23/A
35127 Padova
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 364 PD (assigned 14-12-2000)







Manufacturer of Holloware and Flatware. Founded in 1974 by Alfredo Varotto.

This manufacturer makes both plated and solid silver articles. The Varotto Alfredo brand is only made in solid silver, the other logos, Royal Queen, Royal England, Sweet Home, and Ten, represent plated lines only.

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CHRYSOS

Chrysos spa
Via Vallina Orticella, 8-16
31030 Borso del Grappa (VI)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 1643 VI (assigned 2-10-1999)



Manufacturer of Jewellery. Founded in 1987 by the Bernardi brothers.

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TECNOCHAIN

Tecnochain srl
Via Monte Pertica, 13/A
36060 Romano d'Ezzelino VI

Italian Registration No.: 1505 VI (assigned 22-4-1987)



Manufacturer of gold and silver chains. Founded in 1986.

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BROLLO GIUSEPPE

Brollo Giuseppe & C. s.n.c.
Via De Filippo, 31
30038 Spinea (VE)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 281 VE (assigned 2-10-1999)

Manufacturer of cast silver objects using the lost wax method, candlesticks, religious items, figures etc. Founded in 1969 by Giuseppe Brollo, and now assisted by his son, Luciano.

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LOVI

Lovi Argenteria srl
Via Nazionale, 145
Belvedere di Tezze sul Brenta (VI)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 1900 VI (assigned 24-1-1992)


Manufacturers of a wide range of silver products, including Holloware and Flatware. The second logo represents plated wares imported from England, and the third logo is applied to silver coated glass products. This company was founded c.1980.

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QUADRIFOGLIO

Quadrifoglio spa
Via G.Ferraris, 236
52100 Arezzo (AR)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 1879 AR (assigned 2-1-2001)



Manufacturer of jeweller's findings. Founded in 1975 by Dario Micheli and Marcello Parri.

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GIANLUCA MURARO

Muraro Gianluca
Via Quintino Sella 13
36075 Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 2590 VI (assigned 13-2-2006)



Manufacturer of watchcases and watch bracelets in gold and silver. Founded in 2006.

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GIANCARLO PRINI

Giancarlo Prini & C. snc
Via Vivaldi Antonio 51
Calenzano (FI)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 402 FI (assigned 24-9-1986)



Manufacturer of Jewellery and Giftware. In business since at least 1964.

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DONADIO

Donadio srl
Via Colosseo, 31
184, Roma
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 842 NA (assigned 15-3-1994)



Workers in cameos and corals. Founded in 1885 by Gaetano Donadio, who opened his first shop in Austria. This was followed by shops in Taormina (Sicily) and S. Lucia in Naples, and finally, the 'Palazzo del Corallo' at Herculaneum.

Post WWII the firm passed to Gaetano's eldest son, Matteo Donadio, who in turn opened several outlets in Rome. The business in now in the hands of Matteo's daughters.

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NICOLIS

Nicolis srl
Via Galileo Galilei ,72
36030 Motta di Costabissara‎ (VI)
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 1410 VI (assigned 26-5-1986)



Manufacturer of Jewellery. Founded in the mid 1980's by Nicolis Eugenio, who had been a goldsmith since 1946.

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FOMA

Foma snc
Via Pisacane 71
52100 Arezzo
Italia


Italian Registration No.: 52 AR (assigned 10-4-68)



Manufacturer of gold Jewellery. Established in 1963.

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AREZIA ORO

Arezia Oro srl
Via Setteponti 67
52100 Arezzo
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 127 AR (assigned 12-4-72)



Manufacturer of gold and silver Jewellery. Established in 1972.

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B & B

B. & B. Preziosi srl
Zona Industriale 134
52010 Ponte alla Chiassa
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 352 AR (assigned 28-2-1980)



Manufacturer of gold and silver Jewellery. Established in 1979.

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CENTOTRENTUNOAR-REGINA

Centotrentonoar snc
Via Strada B4
Frazione San Zeno
52040 Arezzo
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 131 AR (assigned 18-5-1972)



Manufacturer of Jewellery. Founded in 1972 by Enzo Formelli and still remains a family owned business.

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DIBI GOLD

Via Don Luigi Sturzo 134
52100 Arezzo
Italia

Italian Registration No.: 462 AR (assigned 14-10-2010)



Manufacturer of Jewellery. Founded in 1982.

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