Carved and Inlaid Wooden Shoe-form Measuring Device

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Carved and Inlaid Wooden Shoe-form Measuring Device, Holland, late 18th century, carved head of a gentleman with ivory inlaid eyes on a device with carved shoe-form base with inlaid metal buckle, two ivory inlaid panels each decorated with two engraved shoes, (minor losses, wear, crack),ht. 10 1/4, lg. 3 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

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