24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] Ø A SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1840
Ø A SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1840
depicting a half-length front and rear view of a fashionable lady wearing a bonnet -- 5in. (12.5cm.) high; 227g; together with a horn beaker decorated with a profile of a ship named Emma, a whale and a harpoon, dated 1836; and two bone tongue depressors
(4)
Sold for £372
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1840
depicting a half-length front and rear view of a fashionable lady wearing a bonnet -- 5in. (12.5cm.) high; 227g; together with a horn beaker decorated with a profile of a ship named Emma, a whale and a harpoon, dated 1836; and two bone tongue depressors
(4)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED LIVE ONLINE ONLY
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- Invaluable.com – charges 3% of the hammer price
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