We have two carved Turbo's in our Edwin Roworth Collection at the school. One is carp, the other pattern is a peacock. They are so detailed and lovely, and I had no idea of their monetary value. Thanks for the insight, Carole.



---- Carole Marshall <[log in to unmask]> wrote: 

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Leslie,
Don't forget to include the average income in your findings. I  purchased a 
carved turbo back in 1968 or 69 for $25 from DeMarco's Shell Shop.  Today I 
think they are upwards of $400 BUT my husband's salary was only about  $140 
a week. So, $25 was a lot of money back then.
 Carole
 

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