Lot 947
  • 947

SAILOR'S SHELLWORK VALENTINE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description

  • shells
  • Diameter 13 3/4 in.
Carved on back board Lo Pillo cx; Jene De Cene/Egypt/1796; shield carved with Can/H/011.

Provenance

Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampsire, August 21, 2011, lot 607.

Condition

Overall in good condition with a few loose shells.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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