29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] A FINE PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR...
A FINE PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WALRUS TUSKS
pricked out on one side with depictions of Victoria and Albert, elegant ladies and other characters, some areas tinted in red ink and lamp black, the reverse drilled for brass suspension rings -- 20in. (51cm.) high
pricked out on one side with depictions of Victoria and Albert, elegant ladies and other characters, some areas tinted in red ink and lamp black, the reverse drilled for brass suspension rings -- 20in. (51cm.) high
Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WALRUS TUSKS
pricked out on one side with depictions of Victoria and Albert, elegant ladies and other characters, some areas tinted in red ink and lamp black, the reverse drilled for brass suspension rings -- 20in. (51cm.) high
pricked out on one side with depictions of Victoria and Albert, elegant ladies and other characters, some areas tinted in red ink and lamp black, the reverse drilled for brass suspension rings -- 20in. (51cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
