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Scrimshaw — Precious Objects - Philips Auctions Australia

$1,772
Two pieces of early Victorian scrimshaw, circa 1840s, whale…
$1,080
An antique scrimshaw and one other whale tooth, 19th century…
$767
A scrimshaw whale tooth, 19th century, retaining its natural…
$600
A small piece of scrimshaw, depicting a tusk finely engraved…
Auction House:
Philips Auctions Australia
Number of lots recorded:8
Lots with images:8
Prices available:8
Category:
Scrimshaw
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Two pieces of early Victorian scrimshaw, circa 1840s, whale teeth each lightly incised with a full length image of a lady in period dress, height 14.5 cm ***
*** An antique scrimshaw and one other whale tooth, 19th century and later, a whale tooth, lightly engraved and inked showing a ship in full sail, having considerable age and patina, the other whale tooth of later vintage. Length 16 cm ***
*** A scrimshaw whale tooth, 19th century, retaining its natural shape, engraved to one side with a depiction of a frigate. Height 11.5 cm ***
*** A small piece of scrimshaw, depicting a tusk finely engraved and inked with the scene of whalers and their boat in the mouth of a breaching whale, and to the reverse, a whaling ship in full sail; with timber display stand. Length 10.5 cm (without stand) ***
*** A piece of scrimshaw, the finely engraved and pierced tusk depicting an antique whaling scene; signed 'bill' and upon a customised timber display stand. Length 14 cm (without stand) ***
*** An early Victorian scrimshaw, circa 1840s, the whale tooth lightly engraved and inked to one side with a full length image of a sailor, nice patina. Length 14.5 cm ***
*** A piece of walrus tusk scrimshaw, finely engraved and inked depicting a small herd of walruses, signed and dated 'Louis 1902' below; upon a customised timber display stand. Length 16 cm (without stand) ***
*** A commemorative scrimshaw whale tooth, lightly engraved and inked representing the Bangalore convict ship that arrived in Moreton Bay carrying 292 convicts; with mark of 'Jesper 1992 Albany', with carry pouch and timber stand. Length 11 cm (without stand) ***