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Fish Slice

2005 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This server composed of six triangular sections hinged to a diamond shaped apex can be folded in an infinite variety of possibilities.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, engraved
Brief description
Silver, Sheffield hallmarks for 2005, mark of Christopher Perry
Physical description
Silver fish slice composed of six triangular sections with the tip in the shape of a diamond, the rear panels hinged on two sides, the upper surface engraved with a series of parallel lines.
Dimensions
  • Length: 35cm
  • Width: 12cm
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
  • Sheffield hallmarks for 2005
  • Mark of Christopher Perry
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Professor B. Seymour Rabinovitch
Object history
One of a collection of fifty fish slices commissioned by Professor Rabinovitch from contemporary British and North American makers.
Summary
This server composed of six triangular sections hinged to a diamond shaped apex can be folded in an infinite variety of possibilities.
Other number
LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.150-2005 - previous loan number
Collection
Accession number
M.123-2008

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Record createdJuly 2, 2007
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