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Fish slice

Fish slice
Fish slice
Fish slice
Object name 
Fish slice
Date 
1865-1897
Medium 
Silver plate
Dimensions 
Overall: 12 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 32.4 x 5.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description 
silver plate fish slice with a downturned, fiddle thread handles with shell decoration; handles engraved with a crest, a dragon on fess; blades rounded and edgded on one side and each come to a point where they meet the opposite, scalloped edge; elaborated floral scroll and dolphin engraved and pierced decoration on both sides of the blades; makers' marks stamped on the blades.
Object Number 
INV.13965
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.