Lot 0023

SAILORS OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX WITH CARVED LID

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SAILORS OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX WITH CARVED LID

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Description

exotic wood oval lid with carved fluted pinwheel with monogram mother-of-pearl button PRB, and chip carved border; 6"h; 11"w; 8"d
Collection of G.W. Samaha
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Condition

Age splits in the bone at strap, commensurate with age.

Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.

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SAILORS OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX WITH CARVED LID

Name: SAILORS OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX WITH CARVED LID
SKU: 130198003
Price: 7000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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Starting Price $750

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