Early 20th-century Sailors Whimsy Maritime Folk Art Jeweled View the entire series

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This piece of 18th-century Chinese export porcelain is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods

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Early 20th-century Sailors Whimsy Maritime Folk Art Jeweled View the entire seriesThis antique folk art piece known as a "Sailor's Whimsy" is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Made from a series of chunky, hand carved wooden beads strung onto leather cord, these strands were crafted by sailors to pass time during long sea voyages and traditionally brought back as decorative keepsakes or gifts. Details 1. 5 W Beads x 7. 5" L Wood and leather c. 1900, USA Please note that vintage items will embrace