2nd May, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia')
169
[M] Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW...
Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE TOOTH
incised with profile designs for a whaling ship, a greyhound running; a horse trotting; a head study for a greyhound; and an incomplete mermaid -- 6¾in. (17cm.) long 507g; together with another sailorwork tooth with pricked designs for a female portrait and a flower -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; 421g
(2)
Estimated at £400 - £600
incised with profile designs for a whaling ship, a greyhound running; a horse trotting; a head study for a greyhound; and an incomplete mermaid -- 6¾in. (17cm.) long 507g; together with another sailorwork tooth with pricked designs for a female portrait and a flower -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; 421g
(2)
Ø A 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE TOOTH
incised with profile designs for a whaling ship, a greyhound running; a horse trotting; a head study for a greyhound; and an incomplete mermaid -- 6¾in. (17cm.) long 507g; together with another sailorwork tooth with pricked designs for a female portrait and a flower -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; 421g
(2)
incised with profile designs for a whaling ship, a greyhound running; a horse trotting; a head study for a greyhound; and an incomplete mermaid -- 6¾in. (17cm.) long 507g; together with another sailorwork tooth with pricked designs for a female portrait and a flower -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; 421g
(2)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hibernia'), 2nd May, 2017
