SCRIMSHAW TUSK AND TOOTH.

SCRIMSHAW TUSK AND TOOTH. 20th century, New England. 1) The walrus tusk scrimmed with a woman in long dress above a rope border centering three hearts, a sperm whale within a cartouche above a whaling ship in full sail above a scene of buildings in town. The reverse carved with an eagle on pedestal scrimmed with “PEACE” above the name “I. SMITH” all over an allegorical biblical scene of a man in rags clutching a crucifix engraved “IHS” on a hillside above a banner scrimmed “ROCK OF AGES” beneath the scene of a sinking ship. 2) A small tooth scrimmed with a flower within a vase, the opposing side scrimmed with an allegorical scene of the crucifixion, polychrome decorated. SIZE: 1) 15″ h. 2) 5″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: 1) Tusk with normal and vertical hairline shrinkage cracks, but with good surface and patina. 2) With shrinkage cracks and with losses to base of tooth. Otherwise with good surfaces. 9-90364, 9-90365 (800-1,200)

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
	2335	$364.50	SCRIMSHAW TUSK AND TOOTH. 20th century, New England. 1) The walrus tusk scrimmed with a woman in long dress above a rope border centering three hearts, a sperm whale within a cartouche above a whaling ship in full sail above a scene of buildings in town. The reverse carved with an eagle on pedestal scrimmed with “PEACE” above the name “I. SMITH” all over an allegorical biblical scene of a man in rags clutching a crucifix engraved “IHS” on a hillside above a banner scrimmed “ROCK OF AGES” beneath the scene of a sinking ship. 2) A small tooth scrimmed with a flower within a vase, the opposing side scrimmed with an allegorical scene of the crucifixion, polychrome decorated. SIZE: 1) 15″ h. 2) 5″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: 1) Tusk with normal and vertical hairline shrinkage cracks, but with good surface and patina. 2) With shrinkage cracks and with losses to base of tooth. Otherwise with good surfaces. 9-90364, 9-90365 (800-1,200) 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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