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Collection of Twenty-four Seamers Housed in a Paint-decorated Chestnut Box, America, last half 19th century, the seamers carved mostly of hardwood with two of whalebone, with various designs and sizes including faceted, crosshatched, geometric, and star-shaped carving, lg. 2 3/4 to 7 1/2, the box with gilt edges and the top painted with a figure of a sperm whale, box ht. 4 1/2, wd. 11 1/2, dp. 10 1/2 in. Note: This item may be subject to state and federal laws related to marine animal products. Buyers are responsible for shipping. Estimate $2,000-4,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2019-11-02

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