Auction 62 · Lot 311
Scaled body with many articulated joints and amphibious-like fins; hinged head, with eyes inlaid with green cabochon stones surrounded by flower-like sockets. Length: 9 inches.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
SMALL CONTINENTAL SILVER FISH-FORM SPICE CONTAINER.
Publication
Early 20th century
summary
Should be seen. Although of typical generic style, this particular example is unusually idiosyncratic.