Sold for:
$1,722

Scrimshaw-decorated Whalebone Busk, America, 19th century, one shaped and one rounded end, decorated on one side with a central panel depicting a whaleship flying an American flag, a harpooned whale, and two whale boats, inscribed "Whale," lg. 12 1/2 in.


Skinner

Auctioneer:
Skinner

Date:
2016-06-01