Sale 3755
New York
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30 June - 1 July 2015
Price realised
USD 1,375
Estimate
A SET OF FIVE DUTCH SILVER FISH-FORM SPICE BOXES FOR THE INDIAN MARKET CIRCA 1853-1953 Each with an articulated scaly body, hinged head and inset with glass cabochon eyes, variously marked on the tail, fin, bezels and to interior of heads; together with two similar brass examples 8 in. (20.3 cm.) long, the largest silver fish; 11 oz. 10 dwt. (371 gr.) gross weight
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