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Gilbert Islands Shark Tooth Sword, 19th century, wood short sword with numerous shark teeth attached with sennit fiber, lg. 23 in. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2020-05-05

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