Lot 1072

Decorative scrimshaw style turtle shell

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Item Details

Description

Decorative scrimshaw style turtle shell, 20th c., cast resin shell engraved with early American motifs, nicely mounted in plexiglass shadowbox display case, approx. 22"h x 17"w (shell), 27.75"h x 22.75"w x 6.25"d (case)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 139 East 95th Street, NYC

Condition

Good, no issues observed, not examined out of case **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Decorative scrimshaw style turtle shell

Name: Decorative scrimshaw style turtle shell
SKU: 146206640
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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