Lot Essay
This type of ornamental carving was common on 18th Century Dutch vessels and were designed to be attached to the top of a mast. They are usually of ten diminishing tiers.
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19TH CENTURY
Details
A Dutch giltwood mast finial 'mastwortel'
19TH CENTURY
Mounted on a stepped plinth
56 cm. high
19TH CENTURY
Mounted on a stepped plinth
56 cm. high
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