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18th or 19th Cent. Continental Articulated Fish Form Silver Vinaigrette Box - SL

$ 1557.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Pattern: Century

    Description

    A very fine solid silver antique figural vinaigrette.
    In the form of a fish with faceted garnet gemstone eyes and engraved fins and scales.
    Its hinged cover in the form of the fish's head opens to reveal a sponge compartment.
    The body supports 7 sections of an articulated tail.
    It still retains its original silhouette shagreen leather case.
    The case still has one if its original hooks and one hinge.
    A very desirable vinaigrette that is a wonderful addition to any collection!
    Provenance:
    From the collection of the legendary interior decorator - Mario Buatta.
    Date: Late 18th or Early 19th Century
    Overall Condition:
    It is in overall very good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
    The case shows wear and retains one hinge and hook.
    Maker:
    Unidentified
    Marks:
    Unmarked
    Measurements:
    Length: ca. 102 mm
    Width: ca. 14 mm
    Height: ca. 23 mm
    The conforming case is slightly larger.
    Weight: ca. 23 g
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