Ø A LATE 19TH CENTURY CARVED AND SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
carved in relief with finely worked depiction of a geisha with scrimshaw decoration to her gown and hair, the reverse with chrysanthemum -- 4¼in. (11cm.) high; 152g; mounted on an ebonised stand
Ø A LATE 19TH CENTURY CARVED AND SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
carved in relief with finely worked depiction of a geisha with scrimshaw decoration to her gown and hair, the reverse with chrysanthemum -- 4¼in. (11cm.) high; 152g; mounted on an ebonised stand
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))