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SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH,
SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1870Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth , circa 1870, engraved on both sides encompassing the entire tooth, the obverse depicts a very fashionably attired lady with a wraparound skirt, verso featuring a formally dressed officer.
Height 5 ½ in. Width 2 ½ in.
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A SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH, ONE SIDE
A SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH, ONE SIDE WITH A PORTRAIT OFA SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH, one side with a portrait of "Rachel Pringle of Barbadoes" and the the other side a Flying Fish, 5 1/2" h., 2 1/2" w.
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SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. American 19th
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. American 19th century. Small tooth with black ink detailed with red. Floral scrolls and an anchor with ''Come to Hope'' and ''A Present from JD Bill'' above initials. 4''h.
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Scrimshawed teeth and two
Scrimshawed teeth and two tools 19th and 20th century Including a whale's tooth decorated with the "Charles Morgan," a shark's tooth decorated with the figure of a woman, and two tools, a net mender and a rope scraper. L: 7 1/2 in. (tool) PROVENANCE: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc. Hyannisport, MA 1979 and
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A Scrimshaw Tooth With a portrait
A Scrimshaw Tooth With a portrait of Edward R. Cole Shipsmith at his anvil on one side with black pigment rubbed into the engraved lines for accent.
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Scrimshaw decorated whale's tooth
Scrimshaw decorated whale's tooth 19th century Decorated on one side with seated lady, the other with eagle with American shield and arrows above a three masted ship. L: 7 in.
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TWO-SIDED SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM
TWO-SIDED SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 18...Two-Sided Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850, stippled and engraved with a large boat in the mouth of a whale, 4 whalers in the water and mother ship in full sail on the horizon; the reverse with a longboat harpooning a spouting whale; engraved "BSScribiner" mid-tooth.
Length 6 in. Width 2 in.
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SCRIMSHAW TOOTH AND SIMILARLY
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH AND SIMILARLY STYLED COVERED BOX, TWO PIECES: TOOTH WITH LARGE THREE MAST SHIP, CHIPPED END, CHECKING, 3 1/4" L.; AN...Scrimshaw tooth and similarly styled covered box, two pieces: tooth with large three mast ship, chipped end, checking, 3 1/4" l.; and a box with "Rainbow" etched UR, part of a bark below, made of unknown substance, scratches, 2 1/4" diam., both pieces with wear consistent with age and use.
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A Scrimshaw sperm whale tooth one
A Scrimshaw sperm whale tooth one side decorated with a sailor's wife the other with a seated maiden fixing nets beside a eagle 4.5ins Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?200
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A Scrimshaw Tooth with Polychrome
A Scrimshaw Tooth with Polychrome Portrait of a Woman and Dog
Circa 1830-45
depicting a colored pinprick-transfer image, likely after a monochrome fashion plate in a popular magazine, the back polished but undecorated.
Length 7 inches.
Many thanks to Dr. Stuart M. Frank for his research and authentication of this tooth, and the others in this collection.
Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky
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A Scrimshaw Whale Tooth 19th
A Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
19th Century
one side depicting two ships dated 1843 and 1846, respectively.
Length 6 1/2 inches.
Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Engraved
SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Engraved Whale's Tooth, one side decorated with crest integrating a variety of marine elements such as a compass, anchor, sea plants and whales, reverse side engraved "Salem, 1851" within a riband surrounded by seaweed, 5 5/8" long.
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Engraved
SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Engraved Whale's Tooth, with Civil War images, one side illustrating a naval battle with riband labeled "Rebel Raider Alabama", reverse side with image of figures on deck labeled "A Gun Crew on the Kearsage", unsigned, 4 1/2" long. Discoloration and shrinkage cracks to tip.
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Scrimshaw -decorated whale's tooth
Scrimshaw -decorated whale's tooth 19th century Decorated with a three-masted ship on one side, and a serpent on the other. PROVENANCE: Collection of Virginia B. Lowry, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH
SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH FULL-LENGTH PORTRAITS 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 5.75".SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH FULL-LENGTH PORTRAITS, 19th Century, One side depicts a gentleman in a kilt, holding a sword in his right hand and another sword hung at his left. Other side depicts a lady with a shawl over her shoulders. Dimensions: Length 5.75".
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2 MID-19TH C SCRIMSHAW WHALE TEETH.
2 MID-19TH C SCRIMSHAW WHALE TEETH. ONEDEPICTS THE "BOSTON SLOOP OF WAR "ON ONE SIDE AND THE "ONLY DAUGHTER" ON THE VERSO. THE SECOND TOOTH DEPICTS "RHODE ISLAND HOTEL" AND "OMA THE OTAHEITAN" ON VERSO. POLYCHROME DECORATION WITH WREATH BORDER AT BASE. 6" HIGH BY 3" WIDE (AT WIDE END) AND 6" HIGH BY 3 3/4" WIDE (AT WIDE END). CONDITION: ONE TOOTH HAS A 1 3/8" CRACK FROM BASE.
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SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1840Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1840 , each side with a stippled and engraved spouting sperm whale encompassing the full tooth
Height 5.5 in. Width 2.5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. 20TH CENTURY. A
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. 20TH CENTURY. A POLISHED ANDengraved sperm whale tooth of the Charles W Morgan under full sail of you towards the bow dated 1841 signed W. P. 6" x 2 1/2". Shows cracks. Cannot be shipped out of MA
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Scrimshaw decorated tooth
Scrimshaw decorated tooth sailing ship and light house in distance 4 1/2'' h.
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SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. EARLY 20TH C.
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. EARLY 20TH C. SCRIMSHAWEDwhale's tooth depicting a whaleship, whales, harpoons, etc. 4" high, 1 1/2" wide. Cannot be shipped out of MA.
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTHScrimshaw
SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTHScrimshaw whale's tooth depicting a foreign gentleman in traditional dress with sword. 6" long, 2 3/8" wide.
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Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
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SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S
SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTHscrimshawed portrait of a woman. 4 1/2" high, 1 7/8" wide. Crack at base/side. We offer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45.00 via USPS Priority Mail. The price includes insurance up to$5,000.00. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers are responsible for arranging 3rd party shipping. International clients may be ineligible to bid on this item which may contain material not permitted to be shipped outside of the USA or to CA, NY, NJ. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessaryincluding but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.
Condition:
Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
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SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. New England late
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. New England late 19th century. Four ships three of which are flying US flags or pennants. 6''h. Minor age cracks.
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SCRIMSHAW TOOTH WITH WHALING
SCRIMSHAW TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE 19th c., small tooth with sailing ship and harpooned whale, no date, 3.25"l x 1.25"w x 1"d
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WHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALE TOOTH OF
WHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALE TOOTH OF JACK TARWHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALE TOOTH OF JACK TAR , circa 1860, a folksy portrait of Jack Tar standing holding an American flag in one hand and a sabre in the other, the reverse with a 5-point star.
Length 7 in.
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SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, 19TH CENTURYScrimshawed Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century , depicting a well dressed gentleman tipping a top hat and holding a cane with a tooth grip, the reverse engraved with a three-quarter portrait of his wife.
Length 6 in.
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Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW CARVED WHALE'S
AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW CARVED WHALE'S TOOTH The one side with a couple beneath motto ''Mother '' the other with the ship ''Lancaster.'' 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.
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3PC SCRIMSHAW & WHALE TEETH
3PC SCRIMSHAW & WHALE TEETH United States,19th CenturyIncludes a scrimshaw tooth decorated with a ship bathed in moonlight and two teeth with holes drilled into either side of the base of the teeth.
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SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1870Scrimshawed Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1870 , depicting a full portrait of a Godey fashion girl holding handkerchief; the reverse with an American square rigged ship
Height 6 in. Width 2.5 in.
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Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH, 19TH C.
SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH, 19TH C. TOOTH, DATE OF DECORATION UNKNOWN, FRONT DEPICTS THREE PANEL DECORATIONS FEATURING A HARPOON, A CLIPP...Scrimshaw whale tooth, 19th C. tooth, date of decoration unknown, front depicts three panel decorations featuring a harpoon, a clipper ship and a whale tail decoration, heart motif and scrolling vine encircles decoration and tip of obverse, no signature viewed, natural aging of tooth including chip and cracks, 4" l.
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EARLY 20TH C. MONOCHROME
EARLY 20TH C. MONOCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH,double sided, depicting a port view of the bark Sunbeam, and on the verso is a stern view of the Sunbeam under sail. The bark Sunbeam was a whaleship out of the port of New Bedford. There is a small G engraved on the side of the tooth, and has a custom fitted wooden stand. 6 1/2" high, 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" deep.
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Scrimshaw on ivory and bone
Scrimshaw on ivory and bone including: five brushes; three straight razors; two tusks; a 5'' oval ivory plaque; and a 6'' whale's tooth depicting a three masted ship fractures and some loss on tooth.
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH MID-19TH
SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH MID-19TH CENTURY LENGTH 5.5".SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH, Mid-19th Century, Obverse with a stylized design of concentric scalloped and sawtooth bands around a floral urn on a stepped base, probably primarily executed with a compass tool and with some points deeply stippled. Crudely marked near tip "T", "E" and possibly "P" or "D". Reverse with pinpoint oval portrait medallion of a figure with his or her arms raised. Dimensions: Length 5.5". Provenance: A Scrimshaw Collection Originating on Nantucket Island.
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Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth scenes of
Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth scenes of young maiden 5 1/2'' 19th century.
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SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTHLarge
SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTHLarge scrimshaw whale tooth with British warship on one side and elaborate tree with birds verso. 8 inches long, 20.2 oz.
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SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1850Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850, engraved on both sides, Lady Liberty in full portrait leaning on an anchor and supporting a painted shield of an American bark flying colors and a homeward bound pennant; the reverse with a full portrait of a Scotsman with shield and sword
Height 5.5 in. Width 2.5 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.