ASSORTED MUSHROOM FORM DARNERS, LOT OF SIX
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ASSORTED MUSHROOM FORM DARNERS, LOT OF SIX, wood, porcelain, or celluloid, comprising a scarce celluloid example with screw-on cap and needle case glove darner handle, a porcelain mushroom on wooden handle, three wooden examples with needle case handles, and a doll-sized wooden example, all decorated as Fly Amanita (Amanita Muscaria), the traditional "fairy mushroom", with red cap and white spots. One wooden example inscribed "Hilsen / Fra / Molde" or "Greetings from Molde". 20th century. 1 1/4" to 8 1/2" L.
Published: Muller - Darn It! The History and Romance of Darners, pp. 70-72 and 96, pls. 119, 121-124 and 201.
Provenance: Property of a California Trust.
Published: Muller - Darn It! The History and Romance of Darners, pp. 70-72 and 96, pls. 119, 121-124 and 201.
Provenance: Property of a California Trust.
Condition
Undamaged, one wooden example with moderate wear from use.
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ASSORTED MUSHROOM FORM DARNERS, LOT OF SIX
Estimate $100 - $150
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