Two Pairs of Carved and Paint-decorated Juggling Pins

Description:

Two Pairs of Carved and Paint-decorated Juggling Pins, America, late 19th century, one pair with elongated black overlapping ovals, green highlights, and silver bands, the other pair black with recessed gold bands, lg. 24, 22 in., respectively.
Estimate $400-600

Pins show evidence of use in the form of scattered dings and dents. The pair with green highlights show evidence of old overpainting.


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