NICE SCRIMSHAW SAILOR MADE BUSK.

Late 18th early 19th century, America. The busk scrimmed with five decorative panels, the upper most with a stylized sunburst setting into the ocean within a border of stars above a fully rigged sailing ship, above a scribed classical urn flanked by leafy boughs above a panel scrimmed with the initials “A B”, above multiple floral borders, above a potted plant, the pot of leaf form flanked by fan decorations, all above a fully rigged ship of the line, above an eight pointed compass star within a circle of six stylized stars, above a stylized flowering plant. The reverse with a scratched inscription reading “Made by Jules Bailey over 100 yrs old in 1905”. SIZE: 13-1/2″ l x 1-3/4″ w. 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: The busk with old insect damage, nicely polished with good patina. Very good overall. 52308-43 (800-1,000) ESA – Lot 2423

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
	2423	$0.00	NICE SCRIMSHAW SAILOR MADE BUSK. Late 18th early 19th century, America. The busk scrimmed with five decorative panels, the upper most with a stylized sunburst setting into the ocean within a border of stars above a fully rigged sailing ship, above a scribed classical urn flanked by leafy boughs above a panel scrimmed with the initials “A B”, above multiple floral borders, above a potted plant, the pot of leaf form flanked by fan decorations, all above a fully rigged ship of the line, above an eight pointed compass star within a circle of six stylized stars, above a stylized flowering plant. The reverse with a scratched inscription reading “Made by Jules Bailey over 100 yrs old in 1905”. SIZE: 13-1/2″ l x 1-3/4″ w. 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: The busk with old insect damage, nicely polished with good patina. Very good overall. 52308-43 (800-1,000) ESA – Lot 2423 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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NICE SCRIMSHAW SAILOR MADE BUSK.