Lot 0917

NANTUCKET SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, c. 1970

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Hinged lid oval box crafted antique bone fingerlap and rosewood construction, bone and wood bent bail handle, depicting map of Nantucket with whale and compass, nailhead trim, bone ring and peg with cord loop closure, lined in brown suede. 7 x 6 x 4, 9 1/4 to crest of handle. Signed ADJ, artist not traced. Excellent. GLC

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NANTUCKET SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, c. 1970

Name: NANTUCKET SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, c. 1970
SKU: 48343950
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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