6th Nov, 2018 11:00

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

 
  Lot 127
 

127

Ø [M] Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALEBONE STAY BUSK

Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALEBONE STAY BUSK

incised near the top with scenes the South Downs off Dover and a Solent fort near Portsmouth, a whaling kill scene and a cliff top look-out, slightly tapering shape with chamfered corners -- 22¾in. (58cm.) high; 123g

Sold for £868
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 

Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALEBONE STAY BUSK

incised near the top with scenes the South Downs off Dover and a Solent fort near Portsmouth, a whaling kill scene and a cliff top look-out, slightly tapering shape with chamfered corners -- 22¾in. (58cm.) high; 123g

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018

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Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD

Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG

 

Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com

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