Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse

Description:

Nantucket Friendship Basket Purse, Jose Formoso Reyes, 1970, the top centering an oval mahogany panel centered with an applied carved ivory sperm whale, the interior with a similar plaque with applied blank oblong ivory name plaque, with ivory hasp and toggle closure, carved hardwood swing handle fastened with ivory knobs, the base signed by the maker with an outline of the island, and dated "1970," ht. to top of upright handle 10 1/2, wd. 9 1/2, dp. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

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