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Pair of Silver Plate Articulated Fish with Green Glass Eyes, Spain c. 1930
$2,055.63
£1,500
€1,749.99
CA$2,815.70
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CHF 1,635.26
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NOK 20,884.80
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A wonderful pair of silver plate articulated fish ornaments made in Spain, c. 1920. They are of satisfying size and are highly decorative as a pair.
The tails of these fish are articulated so that they have an elegant slinky movement to them – please see the video, as they are most entertaining. This means they can also sit in a variety of positions. The links in the tails are very finely worked and of excellent craftsmanship.
The fish each have beautiful decorative patterned detailing to the heads, along with green glass cabochon eyes. One is marked ‘Alpaca’ to the fin; the other bears the same mark to the tail. They are in excellent condition.
The symbolism of two fish together is expressed through the Pisces star sign, and stretches back to the Greek legend of Aphrodite and Eros escaping from the monster Typhon by transforming into fish. The pair together symbolises not only duality, but also a balance and harmony of opposites.
The size detailed is for each individual fish.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: CCL2011stDibs: LU9676243535852
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