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Vintage 1940s Spanish Silver Fish Sugar Box

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A magnificent, fine and impressive, large vintage Spanish silver sugar box realistically modelled in the form of a fish; an addition to our animal related silverware collection This magnificent and large vintage Spanish silver box has been realistically modelled in the form of a fish. This impressive fish shaped box has an articulated body, allowing the fish's position to be customised. The body of this vintage sugar box is embellished with separate dorsal and pectoral fins, in addition to rows of chased scales and anatomical features. This vintage silver fish box retains the original hinged cover/head, featuring the original large bead eyes. Such large examples are rare to the market and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This silver fish shaped box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The Spanish hallmarks to the tail of the fish are all clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this large vintage silver fish sugar box. Dimensions Length 48.5cm/19.09' Width 14cm/5.51' Height 16.4cm/6.46' Weight 23.3 troy ounces/724.1g Date: Circa 1940 Origin: Spain, Europe Maker: Unknown SKU: C8188
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.46 in (16.41 cm)Width: 5.51 in (14 cm)Depth: 19.09 in (48.49 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C81881stDibs: LU1200236203952

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