30th Apr, 2019 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')

 
Lot 94
 

94

[M] Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WALRUS TUSK

Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WALRUS TUSK

depicting a whale boat hunting a whale with one harpoon already embedded, the root cavity filled with marine ivory plug -- 5½in. (14.5cm.); 191g; loosely mounted on later ebonised stand


 

Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WALRUS TUSK

depicting a whale boat hunting a whale with one harpoon already embedded, the root cavity filled with marine ivory plug -- 5½in. (14.5cm.); 191g; loosely mounted on later ebonised stand

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

 

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