26th Oct, 2011 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)

 
  Lot 83
 

83

[M] A 19TH-CENTURY WHALE'S TOOTH AND BALEEN LETTER...

A 19TH-CENTURY WHALE'S TOOTH AND BALEEN LETTER OPENER
the handle comprising a small tooth inscribed between guide lines CAPtn J. ADAMS / WHALER EMMA / NEW YORK, the reverse with simple mother-of-pearl inlaid diamond shape, with serrated baleen blade with 'X' cutout near handle -- 11½in. (29cm.) overall

Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £300 - £500

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


 
A 19TH-CENTURY WHALE'S TOOTH AND BALEEN LETTER OPENER
the handle comprising a small tooth inscribed between guide lines CAPtn J. ADAMS / WHALER EMMA / NEW YORK, the reverse with simple mother-of-pearl inlaid diamond shape, with serrated baleen blade with 'X' cutout near handle -- 11½in. (29cm.) overall
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