Description:
Nantucket Friendship Purse, Jose Formoso Reyes, Nantucket, Massachusetts, c. 1960s, the lid with ebony plaque mounting a whale ivory sperm whale, ebony clasp, braided leather carrying strap, the bottom with Reyes's signature and map of Nantucket Island, (one side of strap detached),ht. 6 1/2, wd. 8 1/4, dp. 6 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Right side of strap is detached, left side of strap is frayed.
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Keywords
Jose Formoso ReyesStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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