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    17 - 18 January 2008

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    • AN IVORY AND WHALE BONE 'HAND
    Lot 409

    AN IVORY AND WHALE BONE 'HAND WITH BOOK' WALKING STICK

    NANTUCKET, 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 12,500

    Estimate

    USD 6,000 - USD 9,000

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    AN IVORY AND WHALE BONE 'HAND WITH BOOK' WALKING STICK
    Nantucket, 19th Century
    34¼ in. long

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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