27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED...
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
incised over one side with a pricked-out depiction of a seated lady holding a book -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) long, 676g.
Stylistically the costume depicted on this tooth dates from approximately 1860.
incised over one side with a pricked-out depiction of a seated lady holding a book -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) long, 676g.
Stylistically the costume depicted on this tooth dates from approximately 1860.
Sold for £620
Estimated at £500 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
incised over one side with a pricked-out depiction of a seated lady holding a book -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) long, 676g.
Stylistically the costume depicted on this tooth dates from approximately 1860.
incised over one side with a pricked-out depiction of a seated lady holding a book -- 8½in. (21.5cm.) long, 676g.
Stylistically the costume depicted on this tooth dates from approximately 1860.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
