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Life Sized & Heavy Sterling Silver Crab Model, Crab Serving Dish, Made in 2007

About the Item

Hallmarked in London in 2007 by William Comyns, this stunning and very realistic, sterling silver model of a crab, has a hinged shell with a gilt interior to be used to serve crab meat, and also features very lifelike movable pincers. The crab measures 3"(8cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 8.75"(22cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive feeling 97 troy ounces.
  • Creator:
    William Comyns (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2007
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L58131stDibs: LU4930232077652

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