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$1,968

Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse, Jose Formoso Reyes, Nantucket, Massachusetts, c. 1960s, with carved ebony whale mounted on lid plaque and ebony pin clasp, the bottom with Reyes's signature and map of Nantucket Island, ht. 7, wd. 8, dp. 6 3/4 in. Estimate $800-1,200 The base/signature is worn. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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2018-03-03

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