30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[M] Ø A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S PAN BONE PLAQUE
Ø A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S PAN BONE PLAQUE
the 8¼ x 7½in. plaque depicting two couples dancing on a chequerboard floor, contained within contemporary bird's eye maplewood frame inscribed on the sealing paper behind Scrimshaw by Captain Charles Talbot, from the ship "Rising Sun" out of Princetown -- overall 12½ x 12in. (32 x 30.5cm.)
Sold for £868
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S PAN BONE PLAQUE
the 8¼ x 7½in. plaque depicting two couples dancing on a chequerboard floor, contained within contemporary bird's eye maplewood frame inscribed on the sealing paper behind Scrimshaw by Captain Charles Talbot, from the ship "Rising Sun" out of Princetown -- overall 12½ x 12in. (32 x 30.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
