SML-148  THE OLD SALT


SML-148  The Old Salt

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reference numbers SML-148: The Old Salt (M)
SML-148A: The Old Salt (Lance 6242)
description fisherman in oilskins mending net
dimensions height = 3 1/8 inches
topics and series Topics: Fishing and Fisherman  Occupations & Professions
The Sea & Seafarers

Series: none
related items none
first issued/withdrawn/
discontinued forever
SML-148: (1950/1975/-)
SML-148A: (1976/-/-)
private issue and/or limited edition & quantity not applicable
era first introduced. Marblehead
value range SML-148: 40/60
SML-148A: 20/30
auction notes none
comments/observations continued by Spoontiques

GENERAL INFORMATION.  One of two simple figurines designed by Baston in 1950 that were meant to be sold in gift shops as inexpensive tourist items.  Old Salt, a New England fishing character, is shown dressed in oilskins mending a net.  He sold in 1950 for $1.50.  

From The Sebastian Miniature Collection by Dr. Glenn S. Johnson.

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