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FINE SAILOR CARVED WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAWFINE SAILOR CARVED WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW CA.early-mid 19th century; tooth roughly sawn and intricately scrimshaw carved with various nautical scenes with fine intertwining rope framing, top of tooth with decorative heart accent engraving and illustration on both sides, one featuring Lady Liberty holding up proudly the rare third Maryland "Battle of Cowpens" flag, standing beside anchor, with an eagle on stem above; the other side with two sailors standing on either side of mermaid and anchor emblem, ironically the mermaid holds a bottle and below eagle is a bottle of Grog, banner above sailor reads "Free Trade & Sailors Rights", below the sailors is written "Jack Contending for the Motto", 2 1/2"x 2"x 5 3/4"; Condition: good
ANTIQUE SIGNED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW.ANTIQUE SIGNED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW. An antique double sided signed and titled sperm whale tooth with etched scrimshaw work. A masterfully executed depiction of sea captain escaping a whale attack on the obverse, and the sea captain reiterating his tale amongst young sailors on the reverse. Signed, "G V Scheib", Titled, "Old Whale Man's Tale" From a Mt. Vernon, NY estate. Dimensions tooth measures approx. 5.25" in length. Condition: Tooth exhibits wear consistent with age.
ANTIQUE SIGNED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW.ANTIQUE SIGNED SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW. An Antique double sided signed and Titled sperm whale tooth with etched scrimshaw work. A masterfully executed depiction of the American full-rigged clipper ship "U.S. Clipper Hurricane" ship on the obverse, and a sailor adorning period clothing on the reverse. Signed, "Engraver Dredge" From a Mt. Vernon, NY estate. Dimensions tooth measures approx. 6.75" in length. Condition: Tooth exhibits wear consistent with age.
TWO WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAWS The firstTWO WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAWS The first with featuring shark and signed S. Miguel / Azores / M. Simas, likely by Manuel Francisco Moniz Simas (b. 1942) of San Miguel, Azores (5 1/2 in.); the second by an unknown hand, featuring a nicely rendered image of an able deckhand at work, engraved: "SHIP LAURA / 1867" to reverse (4 1/2 in.).
1861 SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTHLarge whale1861 SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTHLarge whale tooth scrimshawed (sepia tone) with 2 portraits of women flanking whales attacking ships, identified CORAL - NEW BEDFORD - 1861 and titled THE PERILS ON LAND AND AT SEA. 6.75 in x 2.25 inches, weighs 20.63 oz.
ANTIQUE WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW 5-1/2"OldANTIQUE WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW 5-1/2"Old sperm whale tooth worked smooth on all sides, prepared for detail art work by scrimshander. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW, 19TH CENTURYWHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW, 19TH CENTURY Attributed by the consignor to a Walter Kite of Virginia, the ivory with mellow old surfaces that feature elaborate decoration that includes a whaling scene, an American ship, a harpist and various animals. 4-1/2 in. high.
AUTHENTIC OLD SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW4-5/8"AUTHENTIC OLD SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW4-5/8" long. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
A 19th century whale tooth scrimshawA 19th century whale tooth scrimshaw carved with two views of a frigate and a yacht off a lighthouse 5ins. Estimate ?300-500 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 ?300
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