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A sand art bottle, Andrew Clemens (1857-1894), McGregor, Iowa, circa 1880

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A sand art bottle, Andrew Clemens (1857-1894), McGregor, Iowa, circa 1880

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Description

A sand art bottle, Andrew Clemens (1857-1894), McGregor, Iowa, circa 1880

Multi-colored sands enclose an American eagle and flag on one side, and sailboats on a waterway on the other, lacks stopper and label.

H: 4 5/8 in.

Provenance

Property of an East Hampton, Long Island, New York estate.

Condition

Missing stopper, no label.

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A sand art bottle, Andrew Clemens (1857-1894), McGregor, Iowa, circa 1880

Name: A sand art bottle, Andrew Clemens (1857-1894), McGregor, Iowa, circa 1880
SKU: 164355870
Price: 7500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

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Starting Price $4,000

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