03-03-201803-03-2018
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3080BBoston
March 3, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Nantucket Friendship Purse

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$1,845$1,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3080BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2018 10:00AM

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 Reyes