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A large chip-carved pine ditty box in untouched surface from Seal Cove, White Bay, Newfoundland. Carved in the solid with the sides having incised diamonds and floral and religious motifs within a zig-zag border. The slide lid has a carved thumb grip and three incised diamonds and a zig-zag edge. A metal strip acts as a holding mechanism for the lid. Dry unpainted surface. Oral history has been written on the underside of the lid stating the box was carved by Basil Osbourne at age 16 in 1888. 13.5" x 5.5" x 3.5". From the Collection of Steve Blevins and Sonja Morawetz.

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Newfoundland carved ditty box

Name: Newfoundland carved ditty box
SKU: 170104257
Price: 550 CAD
Availability: InStock

Estimate CA$900 - CA$1,200

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Starting Price CA$25

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