Silver and Marble decor piece

[junkdrunkjones]

Hey everybody!
My dad brought this piece to me from a friend. They thought I would know what it is or what it is worth, and unfortunately I don't know either! It is a very heavy item, very intricate shell and koi type fish. The bottom engravings are of the numbers 800 in an oval, and a clover or flower type symbol. This is nothing like the items I tend to collect or sell. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[junkdrunkjones]

Trying to upload the photos, having trouble! Bear with me sorry!

[junkdrunkjones]

maybe?

[greenacres]

Make them smaller by resizing and don't put so many on one question. Hit reply to yourself and add more.

[greenacres]

I see you figured it out. 

[junkdrunkjones]

I did thanks!
Sometimes I am smart, I promise! Just not today, I blame Monday.

[KC]

Can you please list the dimensions of the piece?  

Nice looking piece by-the-way!

My first impression was a calling card/business card holder (if smaller) or letter holder (if larger).

800 is a silver mark (hallmarking system) for fineness/purity of silver (800/1000) used in European countries.  It is still used today.
http://www.925-1000.com/a_Standards.html

[Ipcress]

Think i know who this is but need a clear image of the makers mark. Clear image in good light ( no flash )

Worth quite a bit of money if it is.

[Dewain]

I was wondering How long it was going to take. I can't see the hall mark either but.... there is info there.

[Ipcress]

Also need to be checking every square cm of the central design for a monogram or mark.

[junkdrunkjones]

Ok great, I'll take some closer/no flash pictures tomorrow morning when I visit him again. 

[Ipcress]

Great. Natural light is always best. Could be it's just a German crown mark before the 800 standard but i'd be surprised if there wasn't a makers hallmark on this.

[mart]

Ok I am not a silver person but it looks like a napkin holder if its large enough !!

[KC]

Mart, the thought crossed my mind as well.  However, if you have a silver piece like this...you are going to use cloth napkins at an affair, (of which will not sit upright in a napkin holder).  The napkins will be folded in some fancy form/fashion at each place setting  The sides don't look deep enough as well.

Ipcress, I was leaning towards German or French on this as well.

[mart]

Ha !!  That's why I am not a silver person KC !!