Description: Late 18th century treen staybusk, chip carved probably by a sailor judging by the illustration of a big fish and an indigenous hut and palm trees, initialled ‘M’ and ‘D’, probably representing the names of the sailor and his beloved and dated 1798. There is a heart at the top surmounted by a figure flanked by two smaller figures, perhaps representing two children. A lovely and rare thing bought around 30 years ago at the Olympia fair in London.buyer can collect if they want to.
Price: 1150 GBP
Location: Holt
End Time: 2025-02-06T12:23:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 34.16 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sub-Type: Treen
Antique: Yes
Style/ Period: Georgian
Original/Repro: Original
Product: staybusk
Product Sub-Type: Lovetoken
Material: Wood
Age: Pre-1800
