Ø A 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH COMMEMORATING AMERICA AND HER BRITISH AND FRENCH ALLIES
incised over one side with depiction of a Royal Navy auxillary gun vessel flying the Stars and Stripes on the foremast and flag inscribed U.S.N. within a laurel wreath and flags for Britain, US and France united over -- 4¾in. (12cm); 403g
Sold for £558
Estimated at £550 - £750
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A 19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH COMMEMORATING AMERICA AND HER BRITISH AND FRENCH ALLIES
incised over one side with depiction of a Royal Navy auxillary gun vessel flying the Stars and Stripes on the foremast and flag inscribed U.S.N. within a laurel wreath and flags for Britain, US and France united over -- 4¾in. (12cm); 403g
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
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
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)