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Group Of 4 Curious Objects
Group Of 4 Curious Objects
Item Details
Description
Continental,Ca. early 20th century
The first, a letter opener with handle carved with anti-semetic caricature, next a horn carved clawed hand holding a separately carved ball in its talon, next a miniature sandalwood box with lid, lastly a wooden fork in the form of a goose, the tines issuing from its open mouth.
Length of fork: 9.5".Length of fork: 24 cm
Condition
Good condition overall
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Group Of 4 Curious Objects

Estimate US$150 - US$450
Current Price (1 bid)

US$75

Starting Price US$75
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