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Articulated Silver Fish Spice Box Sterling Besamin Judaica
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Articulated Silver Fish Spice Box Sterling Besamin Judaica

1900 - 1920
Description

Solid silver articulated fish Judaica besamin or spice box, circa 1900

Realistically modelled with life like articulated body with fine hand engraved details.

The hinged cover with secure hook fastening.

Length 5,1/2" or 140mm, weight 52 grams

Russian or European manufacture

Typically unmarked, tested and guaranteed solid silver

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Silver Fish Spice Box to the 1900s.

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Description
Solid silver articulated fish Judaica besamin or spice box, circa 1900

Realistically modelled with life like articulated body with fine hand engraved details.

The hinged cover with secure hook fastening.

Length 5,1/2" or 140mm, weight 52 grams

Russian or European manufacture

Typically unmarked, tested and guaranteed solid silver

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Silver Fish Spice Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199150
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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An articulated silver spice box crafted in the form of a detailed fish with overlapping scales and fins.
Articulated Silver Fish Spice Box Sterling Besamin Judaica
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An articulated silver spice box crafted in the form of a detailed fish with overlapping scales and fins.
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In Jewish tradition, spice boxes known as besamim are used during the Havdalah ritual to smell sweet spices at the conclusion of the Sabbath. Fish motifs became popular in Eastern European and Mediterranean silverwork due to their symbolic association with fertility, blessing, and protection.

Articulated silver spice containers are built using multiple overlapping metal segments hinged together with small pins, allowing the body to flex realistically. A concealed latch or screw mechanism at the mouth or underbelly provides access to the hollow interior compartment.

Authentic silver pieces typically bear maker marks, town marks, or purity hallmarks struck onto the metal surface, often near the tail or closure mechanism. Construction details such as hand-chased scale patterning and handmade pin hinges also indicate traditional craftsmanship.

Small metalwork objects function well as curio items displayed inside glass cabinets, arranged on bookshelves alongside fine art volumes, or positioned on desk trays as decorative brassware and silver accents.

Dust articulated metal objects with a soft horsehair brush to reach between moving segments. Preserve natural oxidisation in carved details by avoiding liquid dips; instead, lightly polish raised areas using a silver polishing cloth.
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