5th Nov, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb')
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[M] Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY SAILOR DECORATED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH
Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY SAILOR DECORATED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH
incised with a whaler with house flag of a five-pointed star with two boats harpooning a whale and a third being lowered, with two sets of indistinct initials to the side, the reverse with a set of royal arms -- 7¼in. (18.5cm.) long; 570g
Provenance: From the estate of the late Captain Alan Villiers.
Sold for £3,472
Estimated at £600 - £800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY SAILOR DECORATED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH
incised with a whaler with house flag of a five-pointed star with two boats harpooning a whale and a third being lowered, with two sets of indistinct initials to the side, the reverse with a set of royal arms -- 7¼in. (18.5cm.) long; 570g
Provenance: From the estate of the late Captain Alan Villiers.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)
