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Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
About the Item
Hand carved and painted mint green fish souvenir spool from Nantucket Island (ca. 1940s, MA, USA). The fishing twine is connected to a small metal hook affixed to the fish's mouth. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing). Small but impressive vintage fishing collectible.
Measures: H: 2.5" x D: 1.13" x L: 7.25"
Signed "Nantucket Mass."
- Dimensions:Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1945
- Condition:Minor losses. Warm patina / good age commensurate with history (small spots of wood / paint loss along with crazing).
- Seller Location:Brooklyn, NY
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