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Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir
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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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- Period:
- 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
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU000037911stDibs: LU1444226217792
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