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Lot 3067

Eight Richard Patterson Turned Wood Spinning Tops on Stands

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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Eight Richard Patterson Turned Wood Spinning Tops on Stands. Comprising turned wood spinning tops with bulbous bodies under unattached barrel shaped sleeves under narrow spires, five tops attached to square bases and three attached to a shared triangular base. Tops made of various woods, color combinations and decorative bands, the largest with geometric inlay to top and sides of bulbous body. Incised with Patterson in script and, variously numbered, 89-92, 65-92, 64-92, 57-92, 61-92, 80-92, 81-92, 82-92.

{Approximate dimensions on stand:  Tallest 18 1/2" high x 4 3/4" diameter, smallest 8" high x 2 1/8" diameter.}. 

In good condition with light wear overall.  Some surface scratches, tape residue, light wear and circle of discoloration under sleeves where they rest on spire bodies. Small chip, nicks, rubbing to small cups on triangular base, light glue residue where they attach to base. 

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