In form of fish with engraved and moveable scales, engraved fins, tail; hinged head with ruby eyes. Marked on tail. L: 210mm.
AUCTION 11 |
Tuesday, November 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 289
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER
Poland, mid-19th century.
In form of fish with engraved and moveable scales, engraved fins, tail; hinged head with ruby eyes. Marked on tail. L: 210mm.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
See Stieglitz, no. 91, p. 121 for a similar fish, similarly bearing one section of engraved scales near the head.