Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
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Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1375233487062
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