2nd Nov, 2021 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr)

 
  Lot 46
 

46

[M] Ø AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE’S TOOTH BY THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER, CIRCA 1835

Ø AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE’S TOOTH BY THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER, CIRCA 1835

depicting Mrs Stanhope after Simon Jacques Rochard, within a decorated oval border, the reverse with whalers at anchor off a fortified town, the root and tip with geometric and foliate borders -- 6¾in. (17cm.) high; 543g.; together with a near-contemporary stepped wooden display stand in contrasting woods – 8½in. (21.5cm.) high (including stand); accompanying research from the Whaling Museum in Kendal, Massachusetts

(2)

Provenance: Private collection, UK

Sold for £3,720
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

Fine condition overall

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 

Ø AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE’S TOOTH BY THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER, CIRCA 1835

depicting Mrs Stanhope after Simon Jacques Rochard, within a decorated oval border, the reverse with whalers at anchor off a fortified town, the root and tip with geometric and foliate borders -- 6¾in. (17cm.) high; 543g.; together with a near-contemporary stepped wooden display stand in contrasting woods – 8½in. (21.5cm.) high (including stand); accompanying research from the Whaling Museum in Kendal, Massachusetts

(2)

Provenance: Private collection, UK

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392 

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