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RARE AND UNIQUE PIERCE-CARVED WHALEBONE BUSK Early to Mid-19th Century Length 13.25". Includes

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RARE AND UNIQUE PIERCE-CARVED WHALEBONE BUSK Early to Mid-19th Century Length 13.25". Includes

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Description

RARE AND UNIQUE PIERCE-CARVED WHALEBONE BUSK
Early to Mid-19th Century
Elaborate star, floral, grape, bird and vine design above two crossed flags and a sailor with a flag at his back, giving him a slightly angelic appearance. Some engraved highlights. Once affixed to a backing with metal rivets; backing is gone but rivets remain.
Length 13.25". Includes acrylic stand.
Provenance:
Richard A. Bourne Company, Hyannis, Massachusetts, August 5, 1980, Lot #62.
Jeffrey and Francine Cohen Collection, Richard A. Bourne Company, July 31, 1989, Lot #65.

Condition

Discoloration around rivets.
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RARE AND UNIQUE PIERCE-CARVED WHALEBONE BUSK Early to Mid-19th Century Length 13.25". Includes

Name: RARE AND UNIQUE PIERCE-CARVED WHALEBONE BUSK Early to Mid-19th Century Length 13.25\". Includes
SKU: 170424994
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock