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Superb 86g Spanish 915 Silver Articulated Fish C1950 Spain Animals
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Superb 86g Spanish 915 Silver Articulated Fish C1950 Spain Animals

1940 - 1960
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A superb rare Spanish silver articulated fish. It is hallmarked with the Spanish pentagram 915 standard mark and a makers mark. I would it to c1950s. It has been superbly designed being made up in various pieces allowing it to move like a fish and it has red gem set eyes. It is in perfect condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 7 inches (17.7cm) long by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) tall by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) wide and weighs 86 grams. A very high quality piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Spanish Silver Articulated Fish to the 1950s.

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A superb rare Spanish silver articulated fish. It is hallmarked with the Spanish pentagram 915 standard mark and a makers mark. I would it to c1950s.
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It has been superbly designed being made up in various pieces allowing it to move like a fish and it has red gem set eyes.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in perfect condition being free from dings splits and repairs. It measures approx. 7 inches (17.7cm) long by 2.25 inches (5.6cm) tall by 1.25 inches (3.2cm) wide and weighs 86 grams. A very high quality piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Spanish Silver Articulated Fish to the 1950s.

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SA1221823
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40043
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Archive I A Spanish silver articulated fish featuring overlapping jointed scales, carved fins, and red cabochon eyes.

Superb 86g Spanish 915 Silver Articulated Fish C1950 Spain Animals

Archive II A Spanish silver articulated fish featuring overlapping jointed scales, carved fins, and red cabochon eyes. View II
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A Spanish silver articulated fish featuring overlapping jointed scales, carved fins, and red cabochon eyes.
SUPERB 86g SPANISH 915 SILVER ARTICULATED FISH c1950 SPAIN ANIMALS
Ref: SA1221823
A Spanish silver articulated fish featuring overlapping jointed scales, carved fins, and red cabochon eyes.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Red
  • MotifsJointed scales, cabochon eyes, fin detail, open mouth

This mid-century decorative object is a Spanish articulated fish dating to 1950. Formed from 915 standard silver, the piece displays a silver finish accented by red cabochon glass eyes set into the head. Detailed ornamentation includes overlapping jointed scales covering the body, a textured dorsal fin, detailed pectoral fins, and an open mouth. Hallmarks stamped on the metal denote the standard and the maker. Measuring 17.7 cm long by 5.6 cm tall by 3.2 cm wide, the fish has a substantial weight of 86 grams. Positioned on a bookshelf, this decorative item serves as a conversation starter within a maximalist interior scheme. The movable segments allow the body to flex naturally, while the textured surface patterns mimic realistic aquatic features. The bright red cabochon eyes provide a striking contrast against the polished silver body. The construction integrates multiple articulated sections that assemble the complete animal shape. Collectors of mid-century silver figures find this piece suitable for display among similar animal-themed curiosities.

FAQs

Articulated silver fish are flexible decorative objects or spice containers created across Europe and Asia, featuring jointed segments that allow realistic movement along the body.

These items are constructed from silver alloys, such as continental 915 purity, using interconnected silver plates or hinges and frequently feature inset glass or gemstone cabochon eyes.

Authentic mid-twentieth-century Spanish silver pieces display hallmarks indicating silver purity, such as 915, alongside regional assay or maker marks stamped onto the tail, fins, or mouth.

Position the silver figure on a stack of books, arrange it inside a display cabinet, or place it on a tray alongside glass or ceramic accents to introduce texture.

Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth and polish with a specialised silver cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners that could pool within the hinged joints.
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