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Whalebone Pantry Box
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, ca 1840. An oval pantry box in whalebone with copper tacks and whalebone pegs; ht. 2, wd. 5.8, dp. 4 in. 

Provenance:  
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition:  
Pegs on bottom are broken- bottom piece held by sides.
Sold: $2,160.00
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