Sold for:
$1,659
$1,659
Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse with Seal Motif, Sherwin P. Boyer, mid-20th century, oval woven cane and splint purse with hinged lid centered with a carved ivory seal figure, carved swing handle, ivory handle pegs and latch, the base stamped "Boyer" with remnants of paper label which originally read "I was made on Nantucket Island I am strong and stout Don't lose or burn me I'll never wear out, made by S.P. Boyer," ht. 7 1/8, dia. 9 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-08
