10-26-201410-26-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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October 26, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Large Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2757BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 26, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Large Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, America, 19th century, the double-sided tooth with carving of a ship under sail on one side, and a fashionably dressed woman on the reverse, (chip to tip, cracks),lg. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

several cracks and minor losses around lower edge, including one crack through woman's dress.


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