Vintage Italian Silver 800 Good Luck Fish Figurine with Raised Tail, 1950s

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Rare vintage solid silver figurine depicting a fish with an arched raised tail, handcrafted in Italy during the 1950s to … Read more Rare vintage solid silver figurine depicting a fish with an arched raised tail, handcrafted in Italy during the 1950s to 1960s.

In mid-20th-century Italian iconography, the fish depicted with an upturned tail is a traditional emblem of vitality, fertility, and prosperity, wishing abundance and freedom from scarcity to its owner.

Crafted in solid 800 continental silver, this sculpture features a substantial weight of 36.59 grams and stands 4.5 cm in height. The scales, gills, and tail fins are delicately hand-chased.

In exceptional vintage condition. The underside carries the official 800 continental silver purity hallmark stamp along with traces of the registered Italian silversmith code.

Key Details:

Material: Solid 800 continental silver

Period: 1950s to 1960s

Weight: 1.29 oz / 36.59 g

Design: Handcrafted fish sculpture with raised tail, symbol of abundance

Maker / Hallmarks: Italian silversmith, stamped 800 and silversmith code traces

Origin: Italy

Measurements: H 4.5 cm x W 1.6 cm x D 4.3 cm

Additional Benefits:

Authentic Italian iconographic symbol of prosperity and vitality

Dynamic raised-tail design

Substantial solid silver weight of 36.59 grams

Verified 800 purity hallmark and origin stamps

Exceptional mid-century vintage condition

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