Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A silver articulated fish, with pelvic and pectoral fins, the hinged head with clear glass eyes, the open mouth displaying teeth, with ring attachment, the tail stamped with French swan import marks struck twice, length 21cm. £300-£400

The swan mark was introduced on 1st June 1864, and used on silver articles imported into France from countries without Customs Conventions. Its use was discontinued on 1st June 1893.