Large Whalebone Swift

Description:

Large Whalebone Swift, 19th century, simple square base with inlaid shell diamond on the back, the top faceted top finial supporting the panbone slats secured with alternating blue and white silk ribbon, ht. 22, opens to dia. 22 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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