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Turtle Style Leather & Bamboo Weave Fishing Creel

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
Turtle Style Leather & Bamboo Weave Fishing Creel
Featured in this lot is this "Turtle" style leather & bamboo weave fishing creel from the mid 20th Century. The "Turtle" creel was a unique Korean creation that used woven bamboo for the basket, as opposed to the typical French Weave or Wicker baskets constructed of willow or rattan by other Asian makers. The creel was finished in leather and has a peculiar bulbous shape due to its turtle-style design. This creel shows a leather and metal buckle to secure the top lid and the fish hold is on the top of the lid. It shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. The creel measures 7 1/4" L x 16 1/4" W x 8 1/4" H and weighs 1 pound and 14 ounces.