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Fine Jewelry, Sporting Arts, Asian Works, Fine & Decorative Works

Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Lot 362

Finely Woven Hickory Backpack, Two

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Vintage Creels, Wooden Fish Net probably American, early 20th century: bentwood hickory and split wood finely crafted backpack with canvas straps, cane-wrapped top, 26-1/2 x 20-1/2 x 17-1/2 in., [minor wear, 2 in. loss at bottom;] backpack with bentwood hoop top and woven body, two leather straps, 19 x 16 x 12 in., [breaks and losses to body, leather dry with one break, extensive wear to felt pads;] two vintage leather-mounted fishing creels, finely woven with hinged cover and opening in top, leather rims, one with applied leather pocket, 10-3/4 x 14-3/4 x 9 in., [tears and losses, soiled, leather worn and in need of cleaning,] one of similar design with tight weave, shoulder strap and loop handle, probably a salmon creel, 12 x 17 x 13 in., [good condition for age, minor signs of use;] carved and shaped bent oak fish net, probably English, 19th century, 25-1/4 in., [signs of normal wear and use, net in good condition] . Provenance: Estate of Judy Hudson, Hendersonville, North Carolina