Lot Essay
For a similar staybusk and a discussion on their use see Owen Evan-Thomas, Domestic Utensils of Wood, pl.51. fig.C
CIRCA 1780
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A WELSH FRUITWOOD STAYBUSK LOVE-TOKEN
CIRCA 1780
The face carved with hearts and geometric chip carving, the back with the initials 'P.D.E.E.R.M.'
13 in. (33 cm.) high
CIRCA 1780
The face carved with hearts and geometric chip carving, the back with the initials 'P.D.E.E.R.M.'
13 in. (33 cm.) high
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