North Schleswig fish-shaped partially gilt silver vinaigrette, the type of Haderslev, body with movable scaly body and tail, openable head with gilt interior, hinged mouth compartment, red glass eyes, pin-pricked J. H. Sch. Apparently no maker's mark. C. 1800. Weight 90 g. L. 9 cm. Similar illustrated: Flemming Nørgaard, "De fiskeformede hovedvandsæg", Copenhagen 1973, p. 28. Provenance: Christian Peter Jensen (b. Jernvedlund near Ribe 1893, d. late 1970s in Haderslev). He was known as "Antik-Jensen" from his antiques shop in Haderslev in the 1950s–1970s. Thereafter by descent to the present day. Minimal patina consistent with age and use, including a few small surface scratches and marks. Slightly loose hinge at the head when the pin in the hinge is broken.