A pewter caviar dish in the form of a crab by Piero Figura per Atena, Italy, circa 1970
A pewter caviar dish in the form of a crab by Piero Figura per Atena, Italy, circa 1970
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A 20th Century Italian large and unusual caviar serving dish with a serving spoon, in the form of a crab, realistically modelled and textured, the top shell hinged onto a caviar dish, comes with a shell shaped caviar spoon. Hallmarked ETAIN 95% (Pewter), Figura Piero Per Atena (renowned, rare and very collectible Italian pewter manufacturer). For a few auction results please see:
Christie's South Kensington, 15 Dec 2015, Interior sale, lot 79.
Christie's South Kensington, 17 Feb 2015, Interior sale, lot 459.
Christie's South Kensington, 11 June 2014, Interior sale, lot 550.
Condition: excellent
Crab dimensions: Height: 9cm, Width: 33 x 26cm; Spoon dimensions: Width: 15 x 7cm
Combined Weight: 2910g