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Whalebone and Ivory Yarn Swift http://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2509/lots/950

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$1,126

Whalebone and Ivory Yarn Swift, mid-19th century, the turned ivory yarn cup with an inset c. 1829-1837 capped Liberty bust/eagle half dime (date not visible) to center, supported on a turned whalebone shaft with turned barrel-form ivory table clamp, the cup and the clamp inlaid with red and black sealing wax, the expanding whalebone slats joined with cotton string, ht. 21 1/4, dia. (opened) approx. 23 in. Good condition, opens smoothly.

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Auctioneer:
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Date:
2010-08-15

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