Antique Silver Fish Spice Box with Red Glass Eyes

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An antique silver articulated fish spice box, 19th century, probably Continental, stamped VR, a fish box with red glass eyes and tiers of engraved scales, hinged to the upper body revealing a compartment (stamped VR twice to interior) with a smaller compartment underneath the lower jaw; X ray tested for .860 -.900 silver, silver weight 58gr, length 12 cm

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Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
Tier - One or more under-shelves of a table or cabinet.

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