7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] Ø AN AMERICAN SAILOR-WORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED...
Ø AN AMERICAN SAILOR-WORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1840
worked in the round and depicting an American whaler in full sail with a masonic eye over and inscribed Deus Meum Que Jus ('God And My Right'), the reverse with a partially clad lady in hat with ringlet curls numbered '33' over -- 6in. (15cm.) high
worked in the round and depicting an American whaler in full sail with a masonic eye over and inscribed Deus Meum Que Jus ('God And My Right'), the reverse with a partially clad lady in hat with ringlet curls numbered '33' over -- 6in. (15cm.) high
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø AN AMERICAN SAILOR-WORK SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1840
worked in the round and depicting an American whaler in full sail with a masonic eye over and inscribed Deus Meum Que Jus ('God And My Right'), the reverse with a partially clad lady in hat with ringlet curls numbered '33' over -- 6in. (15cm.) high
worked in the round and depicting an American whaler in full sail with a masonic eye over and inscribed Deus Meum Que Jus ('God And My Right'), the reverse with a partially clad lady in hat with ringlet curls numbered '33' over -- 6in. (15cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
