Mar 27, 2014 - Sale 2342

Sale 2342 - Lot 321

Price Realized: $ 688
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750
GARVEY, MARCUS AND THE U.N.I.A. (FOLK ART.) Hand-carved letter opener made from ebony wood, with the head of an African at the top, and a long tapered "blade" with the words "ship with Black Star Line" carved along one side; 8-1/8 inches; nice, warm patina. Np, circa 1920's
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A very nicely carved home-made letter-opener probably made by a member of the U.N.I.A. for use in their office.