AN AMERICAN SILVER EGYPTIAN REVIVAL FISH SLICE (Maker unknown) . Maker unknown, c.1870. The flat surface with elaborate br...

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AN AMERICAN SILVER EGYPTIAN REVIVAL FISH SLICE (Maker unknown)
Maker unknown, c.1870

The flat surface with elaborate bright-cut engraving and open-work, square handle terminates in an intricate cast bust of a pharaoh, marked sterling and 925, the fish slice one of the more uncommon serving pieces in American Egyptian revival flatware, marked reverse of handle
11.9in. long

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