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Scrimshaw — Precious Objects - Bonhams
Auction House:
| Bonhams | |
|---|---|
| Number of lots recorded: | 5 |
| Lots with images: | 5 |
| Prices available: | 5 |
Category:
Scrimshaw
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| *** | A collection of scrimshaw, including a whale's tooth scrimshaw engraved with sailor in a cannon, a whales tooth scrimshaw engraved with a three-masted sailing ship in full sail, a whale's tooth scrimshaw engraved with Hm steam Frigate 'Warrior', a whale's… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of marine carvings, comprising a scrimshawed whale's tooth decorated with a sailing ship, one with a lady in a floral arbour, one 'Liberty Equality Eternity, Ship James Allen, Oh God I hope we will be home tomorrow, Philippus 1831', and two… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century whale tooth scrimshaw, carved with a scene of 19th century Fremantle as recorded from landmarks taken from Monument Hill including the Roundhouse, Arthur head Rottnest river Estuary and Carnack Island, 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An, early 19th century scrimshaw powder horn dated May 3, 1836, the neck carved and inscribed 'Jjb', the body profusely decorated with oval panels depicting docked ships, courting couples, officers, a hunting scene, animals and sea creatures, all… | *** |  |
| *** | Three scrimshaw powder horns, 19th century, with naive incised decoration of archers, mermaids, sailing ships, serpents, fish and gentleman at leisure drinking, within banded borders, the largest 43 cm long | *** |  |