Tropical Kettle-O-Fish by Monty Monty

 The Tropical Kettle-O-Fish, is an assemblage sculpture incorporating vintage collectables, curios and antique items of interest.  From deep within the nautical mind emerges a deep sea mystery  known as the Tropical Kettle-O-Fish. Not to be confused with a fine kettle of fish, this awkward sea creature is equipped with various utensils from the galley and is constantly trolling for the next meal. The Tropical Kettle Fish is proudly mounted on a solid brass 90 MM shell base, circa 1942,
​salvaged from the Mare Island ship yard in Vallejo, CA.

   Fish Features:

* Vintage tea kettle body
* Window jaw lock
* Spring & bellows gills
* Tong & measuring spoon pelvic fins
* Serrated adipose fin
* Colander tail fin
* Funneled heat shield tail
* Brass & copper lung lines
* 1/4 cup mouth
* Jelly mold jaw
* Pewter spoon tongue
* Forked lip
* Camera lens 50 mm eyes
* Open starboard side view 
* Glass lens porthole port side window
* Red fishing rig with hook & lure
* Pencil sharpener prop
* Brass hinges 
* Stainless steel pulleys
* Spring filtered innards
* Brass key plate
​* Bike brake handle
* Garlic hand press
* Brass lamp fixtures
* Beaded chains
* Nuts & bolts
* Screws, pins, springs and clamps
* 90 mm .m19 solid brass base circa 1942  
​  Manufactured by C.B. & C. Co. Lot 5121-53
 
  Scale:   27 " tall x 22 1/2" long x 9 1/2" wide

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