Brass Venetian Gondola Cavallo Oar Lock Seahorse

Brass Cavallo oar lock from a Venetian gondola depicting a seahorse or hippocampus. These decorative figures are traditionally found on the gunwale of gondolas in Venice, Italy and were used as mooring mounts. It is approximately 12 inches in height.

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