FOUR WHALE BONE AND BALEEN SCRIMSHAWED CORSET BUSKS.

FOUR WHALE BONE AND BALEEN SCRIMSHAWED CORSET BUSKS. Mid 19th century. American. Largest, example of scrimshawed baleen corset busk, decorated with whaling ship, floral sprays and borders, pair of entwined hearts with arrows. Accompanied by a hand written note transcribing the inscription found on the busk “So then this you see remember me and keep me in your mind let all the world say what they will speak of me as you find may you be blessed with all that heaven can give. Long life, peace, comfort and a loving friend. Through all your life most happy may you be and though far distant I will think of thee. C.L.B. 1846”. Whalebone scrimshaw example with whaling ship at anchor flanked by five pointed start and anchor, together with two unmarked ivory busks. SIZE: Piece one: 13-1/2″ l. Piece two: 12-1/2″ l. Pieces three and four: 9″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: All with untouched surfaces and with good color and patina. 9-24633 (800-1,200)

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
	2023	$517.50	FOUR WHALE BONE AND BALEEN SCRIMSHAWED CORSET BUSKS. Mid 19th century. American. Largest, example of scrimshawed baleen corset busk, decorated with whaling ship, floral sprays and borders, pair of entwined hearts with arrows. Accompanied by a hand written note transcribing the inscription found on the busk “So then this you see remember me and keep me in your mind let all the world say what they will speak of me as you find may you be blessed with all that heaven can give. Long life, peace, comfort and a loving friend. Through all your life most happy may you be and though far distant I will think of thee. C.L.B. 1846”. Whalebone scrimshaw example with whaling ship at anchor flanked by five pointed start and anchor, together with two unmarked ivory busks. SIZE: Piece one: 13-1/2″ l. Piece two: 12-1/2″ l. Pieces three and four: 9″ l. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: All with untouched surfaces and with good color and patina. 9-24633 (800-1,200) 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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