UNUSUAL SCRIMSHAW SWORDFISH BILL.

UNUSUAL SCRIMSHAW SWORDFISH BILL. Second half 19th century. In the form of a ceremonial broadsword with applied carved hilt, the blade a swordfish bill scrimshawed with panels depicting a mounted rider with broad-brimmed hat beneath a floral wreath, above a female bust, above an American displayed eagle on shield and flags, above a robed female with flowing hair beneath a leafy tree, above a clipper ship in full sail; the tip scrimshawed with swordfish, all polychrome heightened. The applied handle with scrolled hilt, spiral twist grip simulating leather, and pierce-carved basket hilt. SIZE: 42-1/2″ overall l. CONDITION: Tip of blade missing three-inch section. Losses to gilding. Half of basket hilt absent. Finish dry overall. Area of scrimshaw in very good condition. Hilt and handle fair. 9-94268 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	2266	$0.00	UNUSUAL SCRIMSHAW SWORDFISH BILL. Second half 19th century. In the form of a ceremonial broadsword with applied carved hilt, the blade a swordfish bill scrimshawed with panels depicting a mounted rider with broad-brimmed hat beneath a floral wreath, above a female bust, above an American displayed eagle on shield and flags, above a robed female with flowing hair beneath a leafy tree, above a clipper ship in full sail; the tip scrimshawed with swordfish, all polychrome heightened. The applied handle with scrolled hilt, spiral twist grip simulating leather, and pierce-carved basket hilt. SIZE: 42-1/2″ overall l. CONDITION: Tip of blade missing three-inch section. Losses to gilding. Half of basket hilt absent. Finish dry overall. Area of scrimshaw in very good condition. Hilt and handle fair. 9-94268 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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