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Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans

$4,400
£3,305.40
€3,811.67
CA$6,105.57
A$6,784.64
CHF 3,555.22
MX$83,201.51
NOK 45,344.80
SEK 42,658.72
DKK 28,448.66
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About the Item

Whimsical lidded box ambitiously hand decorated with exotic seashells and featuring a sea life handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass shrimp as feet. Maitland Smith.
  • Attributed to:
    Maitland Smith (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74581stDibs: LU860344128662

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