Architectural Artifacts, Inc. 30 Years 
13 April 2017
Architectural Artifacts, Inc. 30 Years 
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M.C. Illions and Sons

Monumental oyster shell from Coney Island

USA, Early 20th Century
carved wood with traces of paint, iron 53 h × 47 w × 10 d in (135 × 119 × 25 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
result: $6,250
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Purchased from a prominent east coast dealer, this monumental oyster shell fronm Coney Island was carved by the famed carousel makers M.C. Illions and Sons.
provenance: Coney Island, New York

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