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Carving of Sea Captain "Hall"

$795
£603.82
€694.51
CA$1,110.77
A$1,238.64
CHF 646.27
MX$15,198.52
NOK 8,225.95
SEK 7,793.91
DKK 5,183.35
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About the Item

Folk art carving of a Sea Captain in his deck coat and cap. Historic old carving. What a great maritime relic. Circa 1930.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
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  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 66591stDibs: LU1741229057862

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