AMERICAN SAILOR-MADE WHALE IVORY SWIFT

AMERICAN SAILOR-MADE WHALE IVORY SWIFT. Mid-19th century. This turned and polychrome decorated tabletop example with vise fastener of typical accordian form having 13 arms each with four accordion staves. SIZE: Length closed 20 1/4″ CONDITION: The swift retains its original surfaces with nice color and patina. The ties, however, are mostly absent making it impossible to open the swift without disassembling. Some staves are broken; we assume all elements to be present. Small turned fastener on shaft absent, otherwise very good. 9-97409 (1,200-1,800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3253	$1,150.00	AMERICAN SAILOR-MADE WHALE IVORY SWIFT. Mid-19th century. This turned and polychrome decorated tabletop example with vise fastener of typical accordian form having 13 arms each with four accordion staves. SIZE: Length closed 20 1/4″ CONDITION: The swift retains its original surfaces with nice color and patina. The ties, however, are mostly absent making it impossible to open the swift without disassembling. Some staves are broken; we assume all elements to be present. Small turned fastener on shaft absent, otherwise very good. 9-97409 (1,200-1,800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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