DESCRIPTION: An antique Dutch table ornament used to store spices, composed of silver depicts a standing crane with a worm wrapped around its beak, executed in realistic detail with feathered texture, accented at the base with frog motifs, and finished with Garnet eyes. Opens at the center revealing a generous storage space, hallmarked along the leg including maker's mark showing letter VS above star, a lion rampant in shield indicating silver purity of .934, and mark of a key which was the Dutch export mark. The maker is believed to be Johannes van Straten of Hoorn. The firm is said to have operated under the trade name Gebruder (Brothers) van Straten in the 1880s and 1890s in Hoorn. Total Weight: 490 Grams CIRCA: Late 19th Cent. ORIGIN: Dutch DIMENSIONS: H: 15.5" W: 7" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."