THREE SCRIMSHAW PORTRAIT TEETH AND A FOURTH WITH PORTRAITS OF AMERICAN SHIPS.

2nd half 19th century, America. The pair, each lightly scribed with a young woman in full-length period dress. The third tooth depicting a young woman in costume holding a bow in her hands and framed within delicate vinery, the tooth with a sharply curved tip. The fourth with a portrait of a fully rigged ship and scribed with a whaling ship on the reverse beneath a profile bust of a woman wearing a crown possibly Queen Victoria. SIZE: Pair 7″ l., 3) 7″ l. 4) 5-3/4″ l. All on curve. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: All teeth with original surface, stabilized fissures at the base of two teeth, good polished surface with good undisturbed patina on all. 52213-3, 52213-4, (3,000-3,500) ESA – Lot 2232

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2232	$2,722.50	THREE SCRIMSHAW PORTRAIT TEETH AND A FOURTH WITH PORTRAITS OF AMERICAN SHIPS. 2nd half 19th century, America. The pair, each lightly scribed with a young woman in full-length period dress. The third tooth depicting a young woman in costume holding a bow in her hands and framed within delicate vinery, the tooth with a sharply curved tip. The fourth with a portrait of a fully rigged ship and scribed with a whaling ship on the reverse beneath a profile bust of a woman wearing a crown possibly Queen Victoria. SIZE: Pair 7″ l., 3) 7″ l. 4) 5-3/4″ l. All on curve. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: All teeth with original surface, stabilized fissures at the base of two teeth, good polished surface with good undisturbed patina on all. 52213-3, 52213-4, (3,000-3,500) ESA – Lot 2232 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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THREE SCRIMSHAW PORTRAIT TEETH AND A FOURTH WITH PORTRAITS OF AMERICAN SHIPS.