Bidspirit auction | CONTINENTAL ARTICULATED 800 SILVER CRAB

CONTINENTAL ARTICULATED 800 SILVER CRAB BOX - A 20th-century Continental silver articulated figure of a crab, featuring jointed legs and movable pincers. The realistically modeled crustacean is set with dark polished stone cabochon eyes and features a hinged carapace that opens to reveal a gilt-lined interior storage compartment. Stamped on the underside abdominal flap with silver hallmarks including an 800 purity mark, a star punch, and a maker's mark. antique, nautical, marine, ocean, novelty, trinket, pillbox, sculpture, metalwork, ornament. Dimensions Weight: 135 g. Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age. The surface shows light wear and toned metal. No damage, or restorations observed. Please refer to the photos. Sold as is..