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APPARENTLY ONLY STRUCK WITH A LATER FRENCH GUARANTEE MARK, 18TH CENTURY
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A FINE SILVER PARCEL-GILT FISH-FORM SPICE CONTAINER
Apparently only struck with a later French guarantee mark, 18th Century
The articulated body finely modelled and engraved to represent scalework, mounted with gilt fins and fitted with a fanning tail, the hinged head with realistically shaped gills, inset with small simulated garnet eyes, the interior of the container gilded
8cm. long
36gr.
Apparently only struck with a later French guarantee mark, 18th Century
The articulated body finely modelled and engraved to represent scalework, mounted with gilt fins and fitted with a fanning tail, the hinged head with realistically shaped gills, inset with small simulated garnet eyes, the interior of the container gilded
8cm. long
36gr.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Sale room notice
Please note this lot is below legal alloy