187 . REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS “ OLD CAPE COD WINDMILL ”, attributed to Charles D . Cahoon ( 1861-1951 ), apparently unsigned in elaborate carved and gilt frame . 7 ¾ in . x 10 in . Framed 17 ½ in . x 19 ½ in . 2,500 / 3,500
188 . JOSÉ FORMOSO REYES ( 1902-1980 ) DEEP FRIENDSHIP BASKET , circa 1955 , finely carved Charlie Sayle sperm whale on oval rosewood plaque , peg and knobs , faintly signed upon the base “ Made in Nantucket , José Formoso Reyes ” with map of Nantucket Island on the pine base . Height 8 in . Width 7 ½ in . Depth 6 in . 2,000 / 3,000
189 . JOSÉ FORMOSO REYES ( 1902-1980 ) NANTUCKET COCKTAIL PURSE , circa 1955 , a most delicate Charlie Sayle carved seagull in flight on an oval ebony plaque with peg and ears , rich dark patina , the base faintly signed “ Made in Nantucket José Formoso Reyes ” with map of Nantucket Island . Height 5 in . Width 6 ½ in . Depth 5 ½ in . 3,000 / 4,000
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