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Offering a rare pair of vintage seashell and koi fish sculptures, circa Mid 20th Century. These gorgeous seashell specimens are …
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Offering a rare pair of vintage seashell and koi fish sculptures, circa Mid 20th Century. These gorgeous seashell specimens are mounted on top of a Victorian style antique koi fish base. In mythology this fish is a stylized serpentine sea creature rather than an actual mammal. They are made of spelter, which is a zinc and lead alloy that ages like bronze which was popular during the Victorian and Art Deco years.
The seashells are known as a "Tun shell" and are a thin lightweight shell with a broad open mouth and distinct horizontal ridges patterned with small brownish-orange spots.
EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION. There are no defects or chips to the shell (Hard to find in this condition). The antique koi fish bases have a dark patina.
SIZE:
11.5" high
5.5" wide
4" deep
4" diameter of base
THIS ITEM WILL BE DOUBLE BOXED TO ENSURE SAFE ARRIBAL
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- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Excellent less
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