TWO SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TEETH.

TWO SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TEETH. Mid-20th century, New England. The first titled “BREACHING THE BLOCK” above the scene of a harpooned whale. The reverse with lines of verse signed “The writer CHARLES BLACKMER”. The second, smaller tooth, titled “Praise Ye the Lord” within a cartouche. The reverse depicting a harpooned small whale being eaten by a large sperm whale. SIZE: First: 7″ l. Second: 6-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private California collection. CONDITION: Both teeth with nicely polished surfaces. Larger tooth with chip at tip. Otherwise good. 9-28627, 9-28637 (1,200-2,000)

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
	2554	$1,458.00	TWO SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TEETH. Mid-20th century, New England. The first titled “BREACHING THE BLOCK” above the scene of a harpooned whale. The reverse with lines of verse signed “The writer CHARLES BLACKMER”. The second, smaller tooth, titled “Praise Ye the Lord” within a cartouche. The reverse depicting a harpooned small whale being eaten by a large sperm whale. SIZE: First: 7″ l. Second: 6-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From a private California collection. CONDITION: Both teeth with nicely polished surfaces. Larger tooth with chip at tip. Otherwise good. 9-28627, 9-28637 (1,200-2,000) 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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