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Spice Fish

Antique 1910 German Sterling Silver Fish Spice Box
By Karl Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique German sterling silver spice box realistically
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Vintage 1910s German Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

An Exclusive Silver Fish Formed Spice Container, Russia Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Head of spice container is designed in an oncoming wave pattern with two ruby colored gemstone eyes
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Antique Early 1800s Russian Sterling Silver

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Jelly Fish
Located in Milano, IT
, reflective way, using as a filter what we daily put under our teeth: salads, fruit, spices, meat, fish and so
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Plexiglass, Digital, Digital Pigment

Jelly Fish
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 1.11 in
Decorative Map of the Spice Islands in the Mollucas, Indonesia, ca.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Moluccae Insulae Celeberrimae'. Decorative map of the Spice Islands. Inset
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Antique 1640s Maps

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Paper

Decorative Map of the Maluku or Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia, Ca.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands. Inset of the island of Bachian (Batjan) in an elaborate
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Antique 1640s Maps

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Paper

The Fish that new too much (Triptych)
Located in Milano, IT
a filter what we daily put under our teeth: salads, fruit, spices, meat, fish and so on, in
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Plexiglass, Digital

Exquisite Collection of Six Silver & Gilt Articulated Fish from Spain / Italy
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful collection of articulated silver fish, including two gilt fish stamped “Made in Spain
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Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Signe Persson-Melin Stoneware Bowl, 1960s, Sweden
By Signe Persson-Melin
Located in Stockholm, SE
1951. Renowned for her spice jars, pitchers, and bowls, she later collaborated with iconic brands like
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Honey and sugar canister jar set in ceramic from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
any chosen condiment, such as herbs and spices. They are a playful addition to any table setting and
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2010s Italian International Style Ceramics

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Kaolin, Clay, Ceramic

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Other

Opinion Ciatti Elementare Carrara Marble Multi-Use Kitchen Tool
By Opinion Ciatti, Studio Lievito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
has a well-defined task to perform. The globe cuts up spices and coarse salt; the cylinder, like a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel

Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Boxes with Carved Floral Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the culinary history of France. Originally designed to coat fish, notably sardines, in flour
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

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Wood

The German Cookbook
Located in New York City, NY
, and fish, to potatoes, dumplings, and noodles. An introduction showcasing the culinary cultural
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books

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Paper

The German Cookbook
The German Cookbook
H 10.63 in W 7.13 in D 2 in
1900s French Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paralleling the ship's form and depicting fish and birds amongst a reeded bank. The surface of the deck is
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Antique Early 1900s French Centerpieces

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Silver

1900s French Silver Nef / Centrepiece
1900s French Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 13.9 in W 7.01 in D 10.16 in
Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/mystical fish design, incorporated into the bowsprit and hinged rudder. This double masted ship retains
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 28.3 in W 6.8 in D 20.7 in
Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Blaeu, c.1640
Located in Langweer, NL
known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands. Inset of the island of Bachian (Batjan) in an elaborate
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Antique 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Original Copper Engraving of a Map of Syria and Lebanon, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Batavia, Brabant, Bantam, which he illustrates with images of exotic plants, fruits, spices such as pepper
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Antique 1690s Maps

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Paper

Original Copper Engraving of a Map of Syria and Lebanon, 1698
Original Copper Engraving of a Map of Syria and Lebanon, 1698
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H 12.41 in W 14.45 in D 0 in
European Japonesque Silver Spice Box in Form of Articulated Fish
Located in New York, NY
European silver fish-form spice box, 19th century. Hinged head and lower mouth, and faceted red
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Antique 19th Century European Japonisme Sterling Silver

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Silver

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spear with a parrot below for British Guiana (Guyana), spice with pineapples and bananas for the West
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Spice Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of spice fish for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique spice fish was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and silver. Find 9 antique and vintage spice fish at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Spice fish have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Spice fish are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Spice fish have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Karl Kurz, Ludwig Neresheimer and Opinion Ciatti are consistently popular.

How Much are Spice Fish?

Spice fish can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,478, while the lowest priced sells for $253 and the highest can go for as much as $36,923.