North Schleswig fish-shaped partially gilt silver vinaigrette, the type of Haderslev, body with movable scaly body and tail, openable head with gilt interior, hinged mouth compartment, red glass eyes, pin-pricked J. H. Sch. Apparently no maker's mark. C. 1800. Weight 90 g. L. 9 cm.
Similar illustrated: Flemming Nørgaard, “De fiskeformede hovedvandsæg”, Copenhagen 1973, p. 28.
Provenance: Christian Peter Jensen (b. Jernvedlund near Ribe 1893, d. late 1970s in Haderslev). He was known as “Antik-Jensen” from his antiques shop in Haderslev in the 1950s–1970s. Thereafter by descent to the present day.
Minimal patina consistent with age and use, including a few small surface scratches and marks, and slightly loose hinge at the head.
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