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Lot 3062

Stephen Paulsen Collection of Thirty Four Wood Scent Jars and Bottles

Estimate: $600 - $800
Current Bid
$300

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Stephen Paulsen Collection of Thirty Four Wood Scent Jars and Bottles, variously turned and carved of common and exotic woods; twenty slender, vertical bottles containing a glass bottle with screw top to interiors. Twelve additional vessels with covers, including one of plastic, but most of same or contrasting wood, without interior bottles. Four additional vessels lacking tops or bottoms. Most incised in script, "Stephen Paulsen" or "Paulsen" or "SMP", and with dates from 1980 - 1989. 

Stephen Paulsen (1947 - 2018).

{Approximate dimensions: 4 3/4" H., over all.}.                           

Most in very good condition. One jar has a turned needle-type cover element that has broken off, present in the body of the vessel.  Some with tape or glue residue to undersides or sides. Minor surface wear and scratches.

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