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Folk Art Nantucket Island Ornamental Fishing Line "Fish" Spool Souvenir

$425
£315.54
€367.69
CA$590.04
A$659.99
CHF 343.46
MX$8,124.75
NOK 4,369.58
SEK 4,099.53
DKK 2,743.34
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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stone,Twine,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
  • 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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