29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED...
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
incised over both sides and depicting a pretty lady playing the guitar, the reverse with a Jack Tar looking coyly in her direction -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high; together with another depicting a lady in costume (both with chipped tips) -- 5in. (13cm.) high
Estimated at £400 - £600
incised over both sides and depicting a pretty lady playing the guitar, the reverse with a Jack Tar looking coyly in her direction -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high; together with another depicting a lady in costume (both with chipped tips) -- 5in. (13cm.) high
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
incised over both sides and depicting a pretty lady playing the guitar, the reverse with a Jack Tar looking coyly in her direction -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high; together with another depicting a lady in costume (both with chipped tips) -- 5in. (13cm.) high
incised over both sides and depicting a pretty lady playing the guitar, the reverse with a Jack Tar looking coyly in her direction -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) high; together with another depicting a lady in costume (both with chipped tips) -- 5in. (13cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
