Name: Vintage Gabriella Crespi Style Cast Metal Italian Spouting Dolphin Match or Toothpick Holder
SKU: 16355163
Price: 87.50 USD
Availability: InStock

Vintage Gabriella Crespi Style Cast Metal Italian Spouting Dolphin Match or Toothpick Holder

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This listing is for one vintage Italian cast silver metal spouting dolphin or sea monster figure in the style of Gabriella Crespi. Perfect as a match or toothpick holder, see photos for suggestion, toothpicks & matches are not included. Highly detailed and stamped ITALY on the bottom, it measures 3″h x 2.5″w x 1″d.

This would look great next to a candle on a table, on a desk of a cigar aficionado or adding some pizzazz to your charcuterie board. Perfect gift for the cigar smoker, candle lover or foodie!

Spouting dolphins are a symbol of wealth, luxury & sophistication yet began as “grotesques” from the deep. They first appeared in Renaissance Italy and were often found on maps indicating uncharted waters. The marvelous fountains of Rome also feature these upturned creatures spouting great jets of water from their mouth.

Dimensions: 2.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 3ʺH

Styles: Chinoiserie; Italian; Renaissance

Styled After: Gabriella Crespi

Period: Mid 20th Century

Country of Origin: Italy

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Metal

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Silver

Condition Notes: No noticed imperfections. This is a vintage piece, there may be some surface marks, rubs, chips, etc. due to age …
moreNo noticed imperfections. This is a vintage piece, there may be some surface marks, rubs, chips, etc. due to age and use. Wear is consistent with what you would expect to find in well-cared-for vintage pieces. Additionally, please look carefully at the photos as they are part of the description. Please ask any questions. less

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