Vintage MCM Silver Snail on the Rock Miniature by New Hampshire artist Barbara Scarponi. Signed on bottom. Snail is approx 1" long; Sculpture overall measures 2" x 1" x .75" tall; Net weight 1.15 oz. Good condition, tarnished silver; Slight wear to the bottom of the stone. Please see photos. Thanks for looking!

I have several Scarponi miniatures for sale in my shop. Please check out her other works if you like this one :)

Barbara Scarponi, known for her silver miniature sculptures and unique fine jewelry, was a co-founder in Portsmouth of the Baketel Gallery in 1967, a co-op studio and shop showcasing artist and crafts people's work. She was the subject of an award-winning film series produced by New Hampshire Public Television Network entitled "The World and Work of the American Craftsman". She was well known and highly respected as a juried member of the League of N.H. Craftsmen, which holds her work in their permanent collection.