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Rare Art Deco Glass Terracotta Fish Tank
The four-piece aquarium having a mottled earth effect terracotta base and top, thick glazed glass tank and polychrome fisherman with wooden rod, line, float and hook.
The hand painted fisherman, with his rather cheeky expression, dangles his line happily into the water and patiently waits, hand in pocket for his next catch. The heavy weight tank is beautifully proportioned and the condition is good, the glass is un-chipped and the fisherman, although showing some signs of wear to the paint, is still chirpy. There are two small cracks to the top terracotta piece of the tank, which have been well restored at some stage, though most importantly the piece remains solid throughout.
The term Art Deco encompasses the distinctive styles in art, architecture and design, and is typified by bright bold colours, and stylized designs derived from the onset of industrialism, as well as artistic movements such as modernism, cubism, and futurism. It is one of the best loved, most influential, instantly recognisable, international, and elegant of all artistic periods.
This hugely entertaining aquarium is not only a rare item but a whimsical, decorative and useful one to boot, making it highly prized. Now all it needs is some fish, and I’m sure they’d be safe, because, (say it quietly) this fisherman ain’t up to much…
A truly unique and unusual item that would surprise and delight almost anyone this Christmas..
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
The hand painted fisherman, with his rather cheeky expression, dangles his line happily into the water and patiently waits, hand in pocket for his next catch. The heavy weight tank is beautifully proportioned and the condition is good, the glass is un-chipped and the fisherman, although showing some signs of wear to the paint, is still chirpy. There are two small cracks to the top terracotta piece of the tank, which have been well restored at some stage, though most importantly the piece remains solid throughout.
The term Art Deco encompasses the distinctive styles in art, architecture and design, and is typified by bright bold colours, and stylized designs derived from the onset of industrialism, as well as artistic movements such as modernism, cubism, and futurism. It is one of the best loved, most influential, instantly recognisable, international, and elegant of all artistic periods.
This hugely entertaining aquarium is not only a rare item but a whimsical, decorative and useful one to boot, making it highly prized. Now all it needs is some fish, and I’m sure they’d be safe, because, (say it quietly) this fisherman ain’t up to much…
A truly unique and unusual item that would surprise and delight almost anyone this Christmas..
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 19/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsThe Terracotta Base 10.75 inches wide x 8.75 inches deep
The Tank 8.25 inches wide x 6.75 inches deep x 8 inches high
Overall Height (with fisherman) 14.75 inches
Date c.1925-35
Art Deco Antiques Material Terracotta
Origin Austrian
Condition Very Good.
Item code as155a417
Status Sold
£395.00 
$528.00 
€469.18 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 19/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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