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

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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