Steel Snake Whimsey

Description:

Steel Snake Whimsey, America, late 19th century, the snake with broad head, all forged from a steel file, lg. 14 in.

Provenance: America Hurrah, 1983.
The Marvill Collection
Estimate $300-500

No obvious damage or evidence of repair.


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