Silver Plated Hippo by Dansk Sofas 358) went into the Spalding

358) went into the Spalding catalog for the 1878 season

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Lost-wax casting is the process by which a duplicate metal sculpture (often silver

The animal is tagged

Silver Plated Hippo by Dansk Sofas 358) went into the SpaldingABOUT American company Dansk Designs modernist silver plated paper weight in form of a stylized hippo. Made in Japan. The original patinated finish is present. Can be easily buffed up to a brilliant shine. CREATOR Dansk, Japan. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1970s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Bronze. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 1 3 4 in. W 2 3 8" in. D 1 1 8 in. HISTORY Unknown.