August Online Auction (Sale #280)
Lot 58:
Description
1860 Cased ‘From an Old Friend’ Sailor Valentine
October 14th, 1860, white octagon case, four crab shells and seashells flanking the saying ‘From an Old Friend’; pencil dedication on the back stating that the piece is from Caloma, Michigan made by August Hillsburg for Herman A. Nickels
Length: 9 inches, Width: 9 inches, Depth: 1 3/4 inches
Condition: Good, case missing a section; several crabs and shells loose, broken or possibly missing
Category: Decorative Arts > Objects
Estimated Sale Time: 10:38 am CST
Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly.
Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)
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Condition: Good, case missing a section; several crabs and shells loose, broken or possibly missing
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