(3) SCRIMSHAW WALKING STICKS. 19TH CENTURY.TOinclude: (2) scrimshaw canes. One with shark vertebrae and baleen inlay. The other with carved whale tooth, baleen inlay, exotic wood shaft. A novelty walking stick with...
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WHALEMAN MADE BALEEN AND WHALE IVORYKNIFE KNIFE , circa 1870, the handle carved with initials, "N.B.” and anchor above the melon ball riveted to a baleen blade.
Length 11 in.
Provenance: Thomas A. Gray Scrimshaw...
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WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN WHALER MADE 2-WHEELPIE CRIMPER PIE CRIMPER , circa 1850, pistol grip with two baleen spacers attach the wheels and fork. The 1st wheel finely carved Greek key pattern under the 3-tine fork,...
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RARE AND IMPORTANT WHALEMAN FINE SCRIMSHAWEDBALEEN, WO... BALEEN, WOOD, WHALEBONE, WHALE IVORY SEWING BOX , circa 1830.
Half-round form with conforming hinged fabric top mounted with turned wood spool holder and pincushion....
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PAIR OF WHALEBONE AND WHALE IVORY KNITTINGNEEDLES NEEDLES , circa 1840-60, delicately carved ivory preening swan tops with 11 baleen, ivory, and wood spacers on tapering bone needle shafts.
Length 15 ¼ in.
Provenance...
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SAILOR DECORATED SWORDFISH BILL, SIGNEDAND DATED T. MI... AND DATED T. MILLER , 1854, the carved wood saber handle with rope grip attached to the bill having 5 scrimshaw vignettes, each separated by diamond shaped...
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ANTIQUE WHALEBONE, BALEEN AND SCRIMSHAWWHALE TEETH WAT...Whalebone, Whale Ivory, Baleen and Silver Watch Hutch with Pair of Scottish Polychromed and Scrimshawed Whale's Teeth, circa 1840, engraved with a lady and...
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SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED BONE ANDBALEEN WORK KNIFE,...Scrimshawed and Polychromed Bone and Baleen Work Knife, 20th Century , with engraved whaling scene, bird on branch and "Bark Susan 1851"; dot and diamond...
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RARE NANTUCKET BODKIN CADDY, CIRCA 1850RareNantucket Bodkin Scrimshaw Caddy, circa 1850 , fashioned of antique whale ivory and rosewood, four round discs each with 6 holes and receiving drop final cups; turned stand...
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ANTIQUE WHALE IVORY LADY'S POINTER,19TH CENTURYAntique Whale Ivory Lady's Pointer, 19th Century , with hand carved hand with red stained rose blossom in the palm, scrimshaw cuff, baleen separator
Length 29.5...
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RARE WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN-BANDED UNICORNPIE CRIMPER MID-19TH CENTURY LENGTH 7". PIE CRIMPER, Mid-19th Century, Desirable example. Full-bodied galloping unicorn with pointy ears, inlaid baleen eyes, curled tail...
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SCRIMSHAW BALEEN BUSK DEPICTING WHALESMID-19TH CENTURY LENGTH 12.75"., Mid-19th Century, One side depicts a sperm whale and the other side a right whale, both identified in script lettering. Dimensions: Length...
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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW PIE CRIMPER MID-19THCENTURY LENGTH 7".POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW PIE CRIMPER, Mid-19th Century, Walrus or whale ivory. Both sides of balustroid handle engraved and wax-inlaid with a red and green...
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CARVED AND PIERCED WHALEBONE PIE CRIMPERSECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 7.25"., Second Quarter of the 19th Century, Tapered handle with filigree carvings along the perimeter and a column of pierced diamonds,...
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EXCEPTIONAL INLAID AND IVORY-HANDLEDROLLING PIN ASSOCIATED WITH WHALING MASTER CHARLES LITTLE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 16". ROLLING PIN ASSOCIATED WITH WHALING MASTER CHARLES LITTLE, 19th Century, Wooden roller...
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WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER ASSOCIATED WITHWHALING MASTER CHARLES LITTLE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 7". WHALING MASTER CHARLES LITTLE, 19th Century, Wheel yoke carved as an eagle's head terminating in two opposing hearts....
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THREE SCRIMSHAW BALEEN DITTY BOXES 19THCENTURYTHREE SCRIMSHAW BALEEN DITTY BOXES, 19th Century, 1) Engraved with a diamond design on lip, and two ship portraits, a spread-wing eagle and simulated "fingers" on...
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TWO SCRIMSHAW BALEEN BUSKS MID-19THCENTURY LENGTHS 12.5".TWO SCRIMSHAW BALEEN BUSKS, Mid-19th Century, One with lobed top and canted bottom depicts six vignettes, including intersecting hearts, three potted...
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FOUR BALEEN BUSKS 19TH CENTURY LENGTHSFROM 13.5" TO 14.5".FOUR BALEEN BUSKS, 19th Century, Three with scrimshaw decoration of buildings, plants, a whale, etc. Dimensions: Lengths from 13.5" to 14.5"....
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(3) SCRIMSHAW OBJECTS. 19TH CENTURY.TO INCLUDE Acoconut dipper with whale tooth, inlay in a heart shaped pattern, exotic wood handle, and baleen tip. 12 3/4" 3 1/2". Dipper shows old repair to bowl. A carved...
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ATTRIB. JIM LEE WALRUS SCRIMSHAW W/WHALING SCENE Walrus tooth scrimshaw attributed to Jim Lee, the tooth split in half lengthwise, decorated with whaling scenes including a sperm whale breaching, men harvesting...
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OVAL SCRIMSHAW BALEEN AND WHALE IVORYDITTY BOX CIRCA 1850 HEIGHT 2.75". LENGTH 6". WIDTH 3.75". DITTY BOX, Circa 1850, Engraved baleen top, lip and sides, the top surmounted by two fancy-carved whale ivory...
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SCRIMSHAW BALEEN DITTY BOX 19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 3.5". LENGTH 8". WIDTH 6".SCRIMSHAW BALEEN DITTY BOX, 19th Century, Wooden top and base. Top's lip depicts whales and a whaleboat. Box sides depict an active whaling...
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SCRIMSHAW MANTEL GARNITURE 19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 8.5". WIDTH 14". DEPTH 5".SCRIMSHAW MANTEL GARNITURE, 19th Century, Two large whale's teeth with polychrome scrimshaw potted flowering plants are fitted to a demilune...
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SCRIMSHAW WATCH HOLDER MID-19TH CENTURYHEIGHT 7.5”. WIDTH 11.75”. DEPTH 6”.SCRIMSHAW WATCH HOLDER, Mid-19th Century, A pair of polychrome scrimshaw whale's teeth depicting American and English vessels flank...
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BALEEN AND WHALEBONE DITTY BOX MID-19THCENTURY HEIGHT 2.5”. DIAMETER 5.5”.BALEEN AND WHALEBONE DITTY BOX, Mid-19th Century, Inset whalebone cover with baleen and abalone inlay forming a star. Unusual geometric...
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EXCEPTIONAL WALRUS AND WHALE IVORY SEAMRUBBER MID-19TH CENTURY LENGTH 4.25”. RUBBER, Mid-19th Century, Handle with turk's-head knop inset with a baleen circle. Octagonal stem with carved rings and baleen band....
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SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT3.25". LENGTH 8".SCRIMSHAW DITTY BOX, 19th Century, Lid with hardwood top and baleen lip, the top inlaid with whale ivory and abalone hearts and diamonds surrounding a whale...
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TWO 19TH C SCRIMSHAW CANES. ONE ISA SWORD CANEWITH A L-SHAPED WHALE'S TOOTH HANDLE, INLAID WITH BALEEN, HAND FORGED BLADE WITH BLUING, HORN TIP, 34 1/2" LONG. THE OTHER HAS TURNED WHALE'S TOOTH HANDLE, LACQUER...
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9 PC SCRIMSHAW LOT, 19TH C FROM DESCENDANTSOFFAIRHAVEN WHALING MASTER SIMPSON JENNEY, TO INCLUDE A 4 3/4" SEAM RUBBER WITH BOLD CARVED TURNINGS. A PLAIN 12 1/2" BALEEN BUSK, SIGNED "MAG", 7" IRON AND CARVED WHALE'S...
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19TH C SCRIMSHAW BALEEN COVERED BOXBELONGINGTO CAPTAIN SIMPSON JENNEY OF EAST FAIRHAVEN. HE WAS A WHALING MASTER. THE BOX IS ENGRAVED WITH A FEDERAL STYLE HOUSE, POSSIBLY FAIRHAVEN AND AN URN AND FLORAL DESIGN....
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LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH C SCRIMSHAWWHALE'S TOOTHINLAID WITH BALEEN SCENE DEPICTING A SAILING SHIP. 5" LONG. PROVENANCE: FAIRHAVEN COLONIAL CLUB....
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LARGE CA 1860 SCRIMSHAWED BALEEN PIECEFROMTHE GATES COLLECTION. DRAWN BY W. E. TILLINGHAS. DEPICTING WHALING SCENES. 36 1/2" WIDE, 4 3/4" - 6 1/2" LONG...
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19TH CENTURY SAILOR MADE SCRIMSHAW CANE,WHALE'Stooth handle, trimmed with green baleen bands. Handle shows a slight crack. 35" long, 4 3/4" handle....
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SCRIMSHAW WHALES TOOTH, DATED 1857.POLISHED ATtop and engraved Alfred Gibbs. Script on one side reads "Ship Alfred Gibbs, latitude 5 49N, longitude 40 23W North Atlantic, June 27, 1857". On the other side inscribed...
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Two Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth one depictinga ship at sea bearing an American flag and a banner inscribed Howlands Pride further bearing the inscription Ship Howlands pride the reverse inscribed She looks like a flatfish...
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