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String Of Fish

Mid-Century Modern Fish-String White Painted Desk Chair, One Of A Kind
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American one of a kind Mid-Century Modern fish-string white painted desk chair.         
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Polystyrene, Wood

Koi Fish Installation Figure by Robert "Bob" Matheny
By Bob Matheny
Located in San Diego, CA
Koi Fish installation figure by Southern California Artist Robert "Bob" Matheny. This piece was
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Early 2000s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Enameled Fish Bowl/Planter W/ Butterflies
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Enameled Fish Bowl/Planter With Butterflies Presented is an
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe
Located in Atlanta, GA
fish design has a small missing piece). In the middle of the pipe, a string holds a small box, which
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe
H 5.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
2 large 1950s Vietri ceramic sea creatures wall hangings blue, yellow and ochre
By C.A.S. Vietri
Located in London, GB
2 impressive Vintage Vietri wall hanging ceramic or stoneware sea creatures, a huge jelly fish and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Complete WMF 156 Piece Cutlery Set. Model 34 Number 34
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
Secessionist/Glasgow School style cutlery, the oak case with ebony and chequer string inlays, silver plated
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Three-Piece Crystal and Bronze Dore Clock with Sea Horses and Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
of a fish. The bronze sculpture and casting of these pieces are amazing quality. Attributed to
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Fishtail Tennis Racket by Prosser & Son
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
handle also with a deep central groove and with lined grooves for extra grip. The stringing in good
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Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Ash

Studded Leather Bar Cabinet After Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hanover, MA
beaver, moose, turtle, wolf, deer, bear, fox, herron, frog, hawk, fish, doves, pine tree, cattails, lily
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Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

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Chrome

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
, along its mouth, with a silver-gilt band. This is ornamented with a string of white enamelled leaves
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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Vases

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver

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Chinese Porcelain Plate with Dragon Decoration "Famille Verte" 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
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Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Pair of German Porcelain Birds in the Louis XVI Style. Each bird is hand-carved and hand-painted and can be seen perched on a tree branch with green foliage. The birds ar...
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18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Era Walnut Chess Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Victorian era walnut chess table, circa 1885.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

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Walnut

Pair 19th Century Rococo Style Meissen Porcelain Parrot and Flower Lidded Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Vases

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MacKenzie Childs Freckle Fish Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
"MacKenzie Childs freckle fish hand-painted wood counter stool with a fish sculpture on the backrest, multicolor upholstered seat, and a 'MacKenzie Childs' plate to the underside. 4...
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"Wrestlers" 1936 Olympic Porcelain Gay Mid 20th Century Art Deco WPA Modern LGBT
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
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Walking cane with carved French bulldog
Located in Woking, GB
Long-eared French bulldog emerging from hole with glass eyes, very well carved in ivory. Plaited silver collar. Original horn ferrule. Will be supplied with Ivory Submission Referen...
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Walking cane with carved French bulldog
Walking cane with carved French bulldog
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Mid Century Brown Leather Desk Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
This authentic Eames for Herman Miller Soft Pad Management Height brown leather desk chair from the Aluminum Group Collection was manufactured in the 2000s. This classic mid century ...
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Attractive Bronze Marlin Sword Fish Sculpture Vintage Decorative Art
Located in London, GB
Attractive bronze marlin sword fish sculpture Vintage Decorative Art. Free standing naturally patinated cast crafted bonze / brass vintage Deco marlin swordfish sculpture Period 19...
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Vintage 1950s British Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Laboratory Trebuchet Balance By Maison Mabille In Paris.
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pharmacy/laboratory trebuchet scale in its all-sided glass case, a vertical sliding door on the front, a storage drawer at the bottom. Complete with its original accessories, functi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar's Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Large Rare Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate
Located in New York, NY
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Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures of Good Luck Children Sleeping on Melons
Located in Miami, FL
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Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
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By John Peterkin
Located in Macclesfield, GB
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Located in Macclesfield, GB
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Table Lamp No. 6342 by Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
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'Nyapililngu', Australian Aboriginal Wood Carving
By Galuma Maymuru 1
Located in London, GB
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By Galuma Maymuru 1
Located in London, GB
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1960s Scandinavian String Artwork on Jute Canvas
Located in High Point, NC
patterns on the fish and ripples in the sea. Brilliantly dyed pieces of the fabric highlight the earthy
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Valenti Spain, Large Brass Fish Dish
By Valenti
Located in Hastings, GB
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Pair of 19th Century English Satinwood Library Bookcases
Located in London, GB
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An octagonal Regency rosewood card box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Obento-Bako 'Lunch Box', Bamboo, Japanese, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
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Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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Located in Milano, IT
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Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
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String Of Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of string of fish is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique string of fish was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. String of fish have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of string of fish to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Arts and Crafts string of fish are of considerable interest. Many string of fish are appealing in their simplicity, but C.A.S. Vietri, Jean-Valentin Morel and Bob Matheny produced popular string of fish that are worth a look.

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    String lights refer to a series of small electric lights which are spaced evenly along a cable and used for decoration. They are mostly used during festivals or special occasions. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of string lights and a whole lot of other vintage and antique lighting solutions to choose from.
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    What string earrings are called depends on their style. Earrings that feature loosely hanging strings that are knotted at the top are tassel earrings, and makers also produce them out of metal chains. A long string earring that hangs on both sides of the ear is a threader earring. You can also find threaders made of metal. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of earrings.
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    A fish fork is a 4-tined fork used with an individual fish knife in eating fish or seafood. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of fish fork options to upgrade your kitchenware with a vintage appeal.
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    A fishing basket is called a creel and is used for carrying fish. Modern-day creels are usually made of wicker and are used by anglers or commercial fishermen to transport their fish. On 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fishing basket for your home. Each fishing basket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, metal and rattan.
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    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl.
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