Articulated Fish

[garyrnorth]

Hello,
Thanks for allowing this Ohioan to join your group.
I have found an articulated sterling Fish. I have online found that apparently they were used
as spice storage boxes. The entire head swings open with a small compartment inside. Each scale is hand chased along with all of the fins and tail.
This one is a whopping 16 1/4 inches long and roughly 23.79 ounces in weight....and it wiggles
This is the closest category I could post in. Hopefully the moderator will place it in the proper category
I would like to identify the makers mark, the only mark on this piece and possibly the age.The mark is on the underside.

http://www.garystoys-n-things.com/sterlingfish-1.jpg

http://www.garystoys-n-things.com/sterlingfish-hallmark1.jpg

[dognose]

Hi Gary,

Welcome to the Forum.

I'm embedding your images as many people will not click on links.





Trev.

[Aguest]

It is difficult for me to see any hallmark in the second picture.

I would also love to know who made this fish. It is really an amazing object.

Hopefully there are marks on the fish that someone will recognize.