Furniture and Works of Art - 13th November 2007

Lot 470

An 18th century turned ivory fisherman's companion

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

An 18th century turned ivory fisherman's companion, the open frame with six supports for wire whilst the central screw out section with four containers for hooks and weights, 6in (15cm) l, with a later cedar box. See Pinto, E.H. Treen and other wooden bygones. Pl. 286, C for a similar example in boxwood.