RARE & IMPORTANT SET OF CAPTAIN’S SEALS FOR WHALING LOG.

RARE & IMPORTANT SET OF CAPTAIN’S SEALS FOR WHALING LOG. Mid 19th century. American. Three ivory seals each identifying specific type of whale (“Sperm”, “Blue”, “Finn”) housed in custom made whale bone box of the period with cover. Scrimshaw box identifying owner as “CAPT DANA FLYNN”, opposing side identifying ship as “ESSEX”, home port as “NEW BEDFORD MASS”. Each seal is also identified with name of ship and port engraved on the top, side of each seal marked with owner’s initials “D.F.” and each seal engraved with whale it portrays. SIZE: 3″ h x 4″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall, seals with excellent color and patina. 9-24639 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2010	$2,012.50	RARE & IMPORTANT SET OF CAPTAIN’S SEALS FOR WHALING LOG. Mid 19th century. American. Three ivory seals each identifying specific type of whale (“Sperm”, “Blue”, “Finn”) housed in custom made whale bone box of the period with cover. Scrimshaw box identifying owner as “CAPT DANA FLYNN”, opposing side identifying ship as “ESSEX”, home port as “NEW BEDFORD MASS”. Each seal is also identified with name of ship and port engraved on the top, side of each seal marked with owner’s initials “D.F.” and each seal engraved with whale it portrays. SIZE: 3″ h x 4″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Very good overall, seals with excellent color and patina. 9-24639 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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