Nantucket Friendship Purse

Description:

Nantucket Friendship Purse, Jose Formoso Reyes, Nantucket, Massachusetts, c. 1960s, tall straight-sided form, the lid with whale ivory plaque mounting a carved ebony right whale, carved whale ivory hasp pin, braided leather carrying strap, the bottom with Reyes's signature and map of Nantucket Island, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 7, dp. 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Good overall condition, no obvious damage or loss.


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