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Scrimshaw — Precious Objects - Webb's

$6,032 (NZ$7,475)
Pair of scrimshaw powder horn's by Major Gustavus Ferdinand von…
$903 (NZ$1,150)
A scrimshaw walrus tusk depicting Inuit, reindeer and walrus.…
$901 (NZ$1,092)
A whale's tooth scrimshaw of a three masted whaling vessel, to…
$480 (NZ$587)
A 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale tooth with etched…
Auction House:
Webb's
Number of lots recorded:8
Lots with images:8
Prices available:8
Category:
Scrimshaw
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Pair of scrimshaw powder horn's by Major Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky 1828 - 1868, made from bullock horns. Beautifully engraved in scrimshaw style depicting three female figures in period dress and a group of Maori warriors in haka stance. Tip of horns… ***
*** A scrimshaw walrus tusk depicting Inuit, reindeer and walrus. Modern. Length 45.2 cm ***
*** A whale's tooth scrimshaw of a three masted whaling vessel, to one surface, the opposing surface decorated with a whale. Length 16 cm ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale tooth with etched decoration of a dandy with a dog and on reverse, finely etched with the figure of a young boy with a can. Length 16.5 cm ***
*** A scrimshaw whale tooth container., beautifully crafted and carved. Height 6 8 mm, width 16 cm, depth 6 cm ***
*** Scrimshaw whale tooth, interesting Antarctic referenced sperm whale tooth with poker-worked design with images of a Russian ship and a seabird. Inscribed 'N.Z. Cambole Station (Possibly Meteorological Station at Campbell Island) From Ss. 'Gnevny'. USSR.… ***
*** A mounted scrimshaw ship on whale's tooth, black and white scrimshaw on whale's tooth by Drake., Perfect for the desk of any maritime or scrimshaw collector. Height 15 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 9 cm ***
*** A 19th century scrimshaw sperm whale tooth finely etched with the figure of a young boy with a can. Length 16.5 cm ***