GROUP OF FOUR SCRIMSHAW ITEMS.

GROUP OF FOUR SCRIMSHAW ITEMS. Late 19th-Mid-20th century, American. 1) Walrus tusk scrimmed with a scene of a sailing ship and a light house. The reverse depicting a whale beneath a sky filled with seagulls. 2) Inlaid ivory goblet scrimmed on foot rim “CAPTAIN’S TABLE/FRIGATE-MECHANIC”. 3) Silver serving skewer, hallmarked, with an ivory handle scrimmed with the presentation “PRESENTED TO/CAPT. J.P. JOHNSON BY/PROUD FELLOW OFFICERS/IN APPRECIATION OF A BRAVE/AMERICAN JULY 1878”. The reverse of the handle scrimmed with crossed swords and the insignia “U S 7”. 4) A magnifying glass, the handle of which is a carved bone caricature inset with eyes of purple stone scrimmed with the message “Award to/ALAN PINKERTON/in HONOR of the/Infamous BIG-NOSE”, the reverse “KANSAS CITY/1898”. SIZE: Goblet: 6-1/4″ h. Tusk: 21″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private California collection. CONDITION: All with untouched surfaces. Magnifying glass separated. Handle of skewer with age and stress cracks to handle. Generally good. 9-28606, 9-28647, 9-28650, 9-28651 (500-1,000)

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
	2536	$592.50	GROUP OF FOUR SCRIMSHAW ITEMS. Late 19th-Mid-20th century, American. 1) Walrus tusk scrimmed with a scene of a sailing ship and a light house. The reverse depicting a whale beneath a sky filled with seagulls. 2) Inlaid ivory goblet scrimmed on foot rim “CAPTAIN’S TABLE/FRIGATE-MECHANIC”. 3) Silver serving skewer, hallmarked, with an ivory handle scrimmed with the presentation “PRESENTED TO/CAPT. J.P. JOHNSON BY/PROUD FELLOW OFFICERS/IN APPRECIATION OF A BRAVE/AMERICAN JULY 1878”. The reverse of the handle scrimmed with crossed swords and the insignia “U S 7”. 4) A magnifying glass, the handle of which is a carved bone caricature inset with eyes of purple stone scrimmed with the message “Award to/ALAN PINKERTON/in HONOR of the/Infamous BIG-NOSE”, the reverse “KANSAS CITY/1898”. SIZE: Goblet: 6-1/4″ h. Tusk: 21″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private California collection. CONDITION: All with untouched surfaces. Magnifying glass separated. Handle of skewer with age and stress cracks to handle. Generally good. 9-28606, 9-28647, 9-28650, 9-28651 (500-1,000) 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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