FINE SCRIMSHAW TOOTH.

FINE SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. Early 20th century, New England. Scrimmed depicting a woman with bonnet and fan within polychrome floral spandrels. Further bordered with a band of stars, titled “BEAUTY”. The reverse depicting a splayed eagle, a banner in its mouth, inscribed “DUTY-HONOR-LOYALTY”. A clutch of arrows and sprig of olive branch in each talon, again within floral spandrels and star border. The point of the tooth surmounted by a patriotic shield within a border of stars and olive branches. SIZE: 7-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: Very good with nicely polished surfaces, mellow patina, and normal and expected shrinkage cracks to case of tooth. Otherwise very good. 9-90382 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

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
	2006	$1,458.00	FINE SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. Early 20th century, New England. Scrimmed depicting a woman with bonnet and fan within polychrome floral spandrels. Further bordered with a band of stars, titled “BEAUTY”. The reverse depicting a splayed eagle, a banner in its mouth, inscribed “DUTY-HONOR-LOYALTY”. A clutch of arrows and sprig of olive branch in each talon, again within floral spandrels and star border. The point of the tooth surmounted by a patriotic shield within a border of stars and olive branches. SIZE: 7-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: Very good with nicely polished surfaces, mellow patina, and normal and expected shrinkage cracks to case of tooth. Otherwise very good. 9-90382 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 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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