having polychrome decoration of female figures, with a trophy of arms and geometric edging, inscribed "Captain James Wells Whaler Dove Greenport," further fitted with a whale's tooth handle and inscribed "J. W." Length 12 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2014-02-11
American scrimshaw whale bone busk, 19th c. , with detailed scene of New Bedford with 5 frigates and 3 sailing ships, lighthouse, and houses, 14 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2004-05-22
German, likely 17th century. A scrimshaw engraved bone quiver comprising two long bones in a V formation, each carved to front with figural hunting scenes Read more…
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
the handle worked to show the profile of a sailor. Length 10 1/4 inches. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-10-12
Five Scrimshaw Decorated Whales' Teeth, a Scenic Decorated Whale Bone Panel, and and Four Decorated Whale Bone Wax Seal Stamps, four teeth initialed "D.F.," Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-08-12
American whale bone polychrome and scrimshaw decorated busk, mid 19th c. , with potted flowers, a tree, an American flag, and clock designs, 13 1/8" Read more…
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2012-05-05
Engraved Whale Bone and Rosewood Nantucket Ditty Box Handbag, Sconset Scrimshaw, Long Island, New York, 1971, oval covered box with curved sides secured with five Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-02-20
Scrimshaw Sailing Ship Decorated Whale's Tooth and a Scrimshaw-decorated Faux Whale's Tooth, the former lg. 5 3/4 in. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-01-20
Pewter Hot Water Pot, Lamp, an English Sterling Mounted Ivory Page Turner, a Miniature Carved Whale Bone Cradle and a Glass Oil Lamp. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-03-19
Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth Showing the Frances of New Bedford, Frederick Myrick, Nantucket, c. 1828-29, one side carved with banner reading "The Frances on the coast Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-03-04
Scrimshaw Whale Tooth-handled Steel Dagger, 19th century, shaped whale tooth hilt, with carved bird's head terminal, one side engraved with a surfacing and spouting sperm Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
