Whalebone Measure, 19th century, the octagonal stick with four incised lines, the first two at 2 1/4 inch intervals, the next at a 4 1/2 inch interval, and the last at a 9 inch interval, (slight warp), overall lg. 36 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-10-26
Carved Burl-cased Tape Measure, America, 19th century, the burl body holding a cloth tape measure with brass crank, with stacked carved heart, diamond, spade, and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-03
Fourteen (14) sailor carved whalebone napkin rings with scrimshaw initials and numbers; measure approximately 78" tall and 1-3/4" in diameter, each. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Bremoauctions
Date:
2016-11-19
Thirty-five Sailor-made Whalebone Sewing Items and Whimseys, 19th century, including seven knitting tools, eight bodkins, three needle cases, two thread winders, one pincushion, two thimbles, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-08-08
