Catalogue
Scrimshaw, 20th century, two items, the first engraved with a Chinese junk at sail, the other depicting a whaling scene, (150mm and 130mm long). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Scrimshaw, 19th century, engraved with an image of a whaling seaman in contemporary attire, the reverse with doves and a message "Remember Me / When / Far Away", (140mm long). Slight damage to tip, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $500
Scrimshaw, 19th and 20th century, three examples, the first depicting seahorses with a plated mount, the second a howling wolf and the third a seal, (110mm, 115mm and 110mm long). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
Scrimshaw, late 19th - esrly 20th century, three examples depicting mermaids and a naked lady with a flying fish, (125mm, 120mm and 105mm long). Very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $600
Scrimshaw, 20th century, two pieces, one depicting dolphins at play, the other a fisherman with a net, (both 140mm long). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Scrimshaw, 19th century, sperm whale tooth, engraved with a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, the reverse depicting an American eagle, (120mm long). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $600
Scrimshaw, 20th century, two examples, both depicting scenes of a ship under sail and a whale destroying a boat, (140mm and 130mm long). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Scrimshaw, 20th century, two pieces, both depicting a boy on a dock with his dog, (145mm and 140mm long). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Scrimshaw, 20th century, two Russian examples, the first engraved with a large whale and the reverse depicting a snow sled scene, the second with lettering around the base, (165mm and 125mm long). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Scrimshaw, 19th century, sperm whale teeth, uncarved, (170mm and 160mm long). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $550
Scrimshaw, early 20th century, sperm whale tooth engraved with ships in a whaling scene, (150mm long). Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $500
Scrimshaw, 19th and 20th century, tusk items including a small vase with polar bear motif, santa claus with sack, tongs, letter openers, various sizes. Very fine. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Scrimshaw, 19th/20th century, sperm whale teeth, uncarved, (80mm to 140mm). Very fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $550
Scrimshaw and other tusk items, 19th - 20th century, including incense stand, Chinese junk on stand, Islamic painted pin box, compass in circular cover, salt and pepper shakers, various sizes. Very fine. (14)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Scrimshaw and other tusk items, 19th - 20th century, including bangles (4), boar tusks, cigarette holders, part-set of intricate doll's house furniture, various sizes. Very fine. (approximately 30)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120