An Italian Silver Lobster, Mario Buccellati, Rome, 20th century

realistically modeled as a Caribbean spiney lobster, with detachable antennae, one leg signed M. BUCCELLATI ITALY - weight 56oz 15dwt (1766g) - measurements length overall 19in. (48.2cm), height 17 1/2 in. (44.5cm) - Lot sold 25,000 USD

Sotheby's. Silver. 17 Oct 08. New York  - www.sothebys.com. Photo Courtesy Sotheby's