Pair of candlesticks with figural columns modeled as fish to a circular base. The baluster shaped capitals each being embellished with scroll and oceanic-organic decoration and supported by an impressive figural column modeled in the form of a mythical fish/antique dolphin. Each capital retains the original hallmarked circular shaped sconce, embellished with a band scrolling decoration to the rim. Each column surmounting a subtly domed circular foot, ornamented with rippled design reflecting the seabed. 1970. Made in Dublin, Ireland. Cast sterling silver. Royal Irish Silver Company, maker. Maker’s marks: hallmarked. Image © 2024 A C Silver Unlimited. Fair use license. https://www.acsilver.co.uk/shop/pc/Vintage-Irish-Sterling-Silver-Fish-Candlesticks-194p18834.htm
Pair of silverplate fish candlesticks with lapis lazuli eyes, the fish with detailed scales and standing on their tails. Undated. Mexican. Emilia Castillo, maker. Maker’s marks: signed on the inside. Image © 2024 Abington Auction Gallery. Fair use license. https://www.abingtonauctions.com/auction-lot/pr.-emilia-castillo-silverplate-fish-candlesticks_52246BFBA4
Pair of candlestick holders, each with two dolphins or koi fish with silver plated bodies with brass heads and brown glass eyes. Vintage, Mid Century Modern. Made in Italy. Each dolphin with a Made in Italy sticker and felt on the bottom. Image © 1995-2024 eBay Inc. Fair use license. https://www.ebay.com/itm/304679609716?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1U5njyZCGS7WOCBL1ljpIBQ38&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=304679609716&targetid=2320093655185&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001997&poi=&campaignid=21222258394&mkgroupid=164713660992&rlsatarget=aud-1297930287058:pla-2320093655185&abcId=9408285&merchantid=426119253&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YaC8vuL1X1pkPUXn_j3xPEQVuG8ktxy-gkcDkGRwnU7F0orOk0ObfMaAi_dEALw_wcB
