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WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER Pistol grip handle constructed from five pieces of whale ivory separated by four shell bands. Handle termina...

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WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER Mid-19th Century

Pistol grip handle constructed from five pieces of whale ivory separated by four shell bands. Handle terminates in a gracefully curved mount for fluted whale ivory wheel. Length 7".

Provenance:

Richard "Sam" Sylvia, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

The Collection of Sam and Donna McDowell.

This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.

Condition: Old breaks on wheel mount have been reglued. Other age lines and cracks. Some pearling.

This item will not be shipped internationally without a CITES permit. Obtaining CITES and any other necessary permits is the obligation of the buyer.

Please contact Eldred''s 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred''s and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age.

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WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER Mid-19th Century

Pistol grip handle constructed from five pieces of whale ivory separated by four shell bands. Handle terminates in a gracefully curved mount for fluted whale ivory wheel. Length 7".

Provenance:

Richard "Sam" Sylvia, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

The Collection of Sam and Donna McDowell.

This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.

Condition: Old breaks on wheel mount have been reglued. Other age lines and cracks. Some pearling.

This item will not be shipped internationally without a CITES permit. Obtaining CITES and any other necessary permits is the obligation of the buyer.

Please contact Eldred''s 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred''s before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred''s and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object''s age.

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