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Set of Unusual Spanish Crab Boxes in Solid Silver

$11,516.28per set
£8,500per set
€9,945.85per set
CA$15,864.44per set
A$17,767.17per set
CHF 9,270.62per set
MX$217,018.39per set
NOK 117,949.26per set
SEK 111,181.32per set
DKK 74,224.70per set

About the Item

Set of unusual Spanish crab boxes in solid silver Spanish, 20th Century Height 4cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm The delightful boxes in this set of four are crafted from silver in the distinctive form of crabs. Each box is naturalistically modelled as a crab, complete with legs, claws, and other anatomical details. Each features a hinged back, which opens to reveal a polished, hollow compartment. The pieces can serve as purely decorative adornments, or could function as salt and pepper pots. Two of the crabs are marked with standard Spanish hallmarks, and one is engraved ‘LOS VIEIROS’.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 168401stDibs: LU956326942772

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