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Scrimshaw — Precious Objects - McKenzies Auctioneers

$2,300
Scrimshaw whale bone and mahogany Ditty box 19th century,…
$690
An engraved scrimshaw whales tooth with, American Whaling scene…
$590
Two scrimshaw sperm whale teeth c.1930's note with provenance…
$531
Two scrimshaw whales teeth by James Cumberland brown both…
Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:10
Lots with images:10
Prices available:10
Category:
Scrimshaw
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Scrimshaw whale bone and mahogany Ditty box 19th century, likely English Riveted construction, good patina. Height 9.8 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 13 cm ***
*** An engraved scrimshaw whales tooth with, American Whaling scene, length 12 cm. Weight 191grams ***
*** Two scrimshaw sperm whale teeth c.1930's note with provenance letters, ex Albany 1930's lengths 11 cm, & 11.5 cm ***
*** Two scrimshaw whales teeth by James Cumberland brown both engraved with boat scenes, one titled 'In the polar Ice', dated 1995 and initialled J.F.C, with stand. The titled 'Myths of the Sea', dated 2001 and initialled 'J.F.C' Heights: 12 cm (without… ***
*** Two scrimshaw engraved whales' teeth mid 20th century, depicting Victorian lady and gentleman sailor. Length 13 cm ***
*** A scrimshaw decorated whale tooth with a dragon and a vessel 15 cm ***
*** Four scrimshaw Albany whales teeth, mid 20th century, various lengths: 11 cm, 15 cm ***
*** A scrimshaw example James Cumberland brown sperm whale scrimshaw. Depicting a tall ship. Length10 cm Length10 cm ***
*** Four scrimshaw Albany whales teeth, mid 20th century, various lengths: 12 cm, 14 cm ***
*** An, engraved scrimshaw whales tooth 20th century depicting polar bear and seal hunting scenes, length 10 cm ***