26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] A MID 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S...
A MID 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
worked over both sides and depicting a typical whaling scene, the hulls and tail fins recessed with scrimshaw sails, rigging and sea -- 6½in. (16.5cm.); 586g
worked over both sides and depicting a typical whaling scene, the hulls and tail fins recessed with scrimshaw sails, rigging and sea -- 6½in. (16.5cm.); 586g
Sold for £6,820
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A MID 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
worked over both sides and depicting a typical whaling scene, the hulls and tail fins recessed with scrimshaw sails, rigging and sea -- 6½in. (16.5cm.); 586g
worked over both sides and depicting a typical whaling scene, the hulls and tail fins recessed with scrimshaw sails, rigging and sea -- 6½in. (16.5cm.); 586g
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
