A Fine Early 20thC Antique Loggerhead Turtle Shell sub-Antiques the single treadle wheel constructed

the single treadle wheel constructed in birch and stained softwoods

South Atlantic Ocean

the ring has a beautiful aged patina

and of course

Width: 13 inches (at maximum)

A Fine Early 20thC Antique Loggerhead Turtle Shell sub-Antiques the single treadle wheel constructedOrigin: Asian Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920 40 Length: 14 inches Width: 12. 5 inches (at widest point) The heart shaped carapace, probably from a relatively young male, having well defined segments (scutes) to the shell, and well formed skeletal ribs on the underside. The condition is superb with a beautiful glossy glow radiating from the shell and there are no areas of loss. There is a small hole present at the top