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Nest of Boxes. Escondido California, John Dahms, 1986.

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Nest of Boxes. Escondido California, John Dahms, 1986.

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Nest of Boxes. Escondido California, John Dahms, 1986. A borrowed watch vanishes, and later reappears inside the smallest of a set of five nesting boxes. Hardwood boxes with dovetail corners and hand-carved lids, each crafted from a different exotic species of wood. Largest and smallest boxes signed by Dahms and numbered 14. Largest box 8 x 7 ½ x 8”. Very good. Uncommon.

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Nest of Boxes. Escondido California, John Dahms, 1986.

Name: Nest of Boxes. Escondido California, John Dahms, 1986.
SKU: 33515742
Price: 600 USD
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