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Small Sailor Whirligig, circa 1930-1940

$6,800
$8,50020% Off
£5,164.77
£6,455.9620% Off
€5,940.43
€7,425.5320% Off
CA$9,500.93
CA$11,876.1720% Off
A$10,594.62
A$13,243.2720% Off
CHF 5,527.82
CHF 6,909.7720% Off
MX$129,999.92
MX$162,499.9020% Off
NOK 70,360.32
NOK 87,950.4020% Off
SEK 66,664.88
SEK 83,331.1020% Off
DKK 44,335.61
DKK 55,419.5120% Off
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About the Item

Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white undershirt, white trousers and black shoes. The face is skilfully carved with painted facial features, including mutton chops and goatee. Mounted on a round turned painted black stand. Older replaced oars. Great overall condition showing natural wear, American, circa 1930-1940. Height, 13” fully extended on stand.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 6.188 in (15.72 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1375210264573

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