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Each whimsical fish is individually modeled with its own personality, coloration and exaggerated facial features, including dimensional eyes, prominent lips and sculpted fins. All four are signed S. Smeltzer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmeltzer's Fish Fantasticos are one-of-a-kind studio works formed as hollow ceramic vessels and transformed into fanciful fish sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist's documented process uses high-fire stoneware, porcelain-clay eyes, oxide staining and hand-applied coloration. 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Smeltzer's work has been represented in Hawaii galleries for decades and remains recognizable for its expressive eyes, exaggerated features, vivid coloration and playful personality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Studio art sculptures with surface variation and irregularities consistent with their handmade construction and artist-applied finishes. Please note that variations in texture, form and coloration are inherent to these individually made works and are part of their character. 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Hand-Painted French Faience Muffineer Sugar Shaker No. 2896\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 9 1\/4\" High x 4\" Diameter at Widest x 3 1\/4\" Diameter at Base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. hand-painted French faience muffineer \/ sugar shaker, an unusual and highly decorative table-service form made in France for Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall baluster-form vessel is hand painted in a lively polychrome palette with a colorful bird, flowering branches, foliage, butterflies and insects against a white faience ground. Cobalt-blue linear borders and additional orange, yellow, green and blue accents frame the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domed upper section is pierced with numerous small dispensing holes and screws securely onto the body. This specialized construction identifies the form as a muffineer \/ sugar shaker, intended for dispensing sugar or another finely ground dry table condiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is hand inscribed “HAND PAINTED IN FRANCE \/ FOR TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO. \/ 2896” and bears an additional small painted decorator’s mark. No. 2896 appears to be the pattern\/form or decoration number, while the separate painted symbol is consistent with an individual decorator’s mark seen on other French hand-painted wares made for Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Hand-painted decoration remains bright and well preserved, with only minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The pierced screw-top cover appears intact and threads properly onto the body. 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One owl has slight flea bite to right ear on the outside edge near the top. No other chips, cracks or repairs observed. Both retain a rich glossy glaze with extensive age-related overall crazing and minor glaze\/firing irregularities, including scattered tiny pinpoints\/inclusions consistent with manufacture and age. Protective felt pads and remnants of earlier pads or labels are present on the undersides. Please review photographs when added for surface details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: Recommended shipping box approximately 12\" x 10\" x 10\". Estimated final packed weight approximately 7 lb. 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