Fine Jose Formoso Reyes (1902-1980) Nantucket Friendship Purse, circa 1955, carved sperm whale on ebony plaque, signed upon the base “Made in Nantucket, Jose Formoso Reyes” with outline of Nantucket Island map; the interior of lid inscribed M. Bittenbender, 1955

Height 7.25 in. Width 9 in. Depth 6.5 in.