pelle d’uovo

English translation: eggshell

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Italian term or phrase:	pelle d’uovo
English translation:	eggshell
Entered by:	Tom in London

22:49 Feb 14, 2008

Italian to English translations [PRO]
Mining & Minerals / Gems

Italian term or phrase: pelle d’uovo

Translation for the jewellery makers - Pomellato, this is the description of a watch.....
"Dalla cassa in acciaio, con o senza brillanti, a quella in oro rosa e brillanti, ai quadranti bianco, pelle d’uovo, argenté e antracite con numeri in oro rosa"

Mairi-Claire Hamill KudoZ activity Questions: 257 (1 open) (12 closed without grading) Answers: 4 Italy
Local time: 02:42

eggshell

Explanation:
it's a colour.

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Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:42

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Thanks for your help Tom - I feel a bit stupid now since it was so obvious!! ;-)
All the best and thanks again
Mairi-Claire
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eggshell

Tom in London

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eggshell

Explanation:
it's a colour.

Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:42
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English
PRO pts in category: 12

Grading comment

Thanks for your help Tom - I feel a bit stupid now since it was so obvious!! ;-)
All the best and thanks again
Mairi-Claire

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