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Sawfish Rostrum

Sawfish Rostrum / Bill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sawfish rostrum / bill in the style of Gabriella Crespi mounted on brass and ebonized wood custom
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Antique Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Taxidermy

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Bone

Sawfish Rostrum / Bill
Sawfish Rostrum / Bill
H 27.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of
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Antique Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Taxidermy

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Bone

Set of Three Sawfish and Swordfish Rustrums
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three small sawfish and swordfish rostrums . Swordfish is 32" high. Two sawfish rostrums are
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Antique Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Taxidermy

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Resin and Steel Sawfish Shaped Sculpture
By Viktor Mtz 1
Located in Mexico City, MX
An unusual dark resin sculpture in the shape of a sawfish rostrum by Mexican artist Viktor Martínez
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Resin and Steel Sawfish Shaped Sculpture
Resin and Steel Sawfish Shaped Sculpture
H 31.89 in W 11.62 in D 6.7 in
Signed Anthony Redmile Sawfish Decorative Objects Mounted on Brass Bases, 1970s
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Atlanta, GA
, features signed sawfish rostrums, showcasing the unique and striking aspect of natural history art. Mounted
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Sawfish Bill on Stand - Circa 1900
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Houston, TX
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Sawfish Rostrum Pristis Sp
H 31.5 in W 8.27 in D 1.38 in
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Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! A highly desirable sawfish blade which was part of a naturalist's
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Sawfish Rostrum For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sawfish rostrum available at 1stDibs. Each sawfish rostrum for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and bone. There are many kinds of the sawfish rostrum you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sawfish rostrum made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Arthur Court each produced at least one beautiful sawfish rostrum that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sawfish Rostrum?

The average selling price for a sawfish rostrum at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $1,495 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sawfish Rostrum
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rostrum is the part of a sawfish that gives the sawfish its name. It is long and flat with teeth-like scales that vary in size depending on each sawfish. Sawfish rostrums are a popular display piece due to their unique and distinctive shape. Shop a selection of sawfish rostrums on 1stDibs.

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