AMERICAN TWO-SIDED SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH.

AMERICAN TWO-SIDED SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH. Second half 19th century. On a later mount. One side depicting the ship U.S.S. Columbia beneath a trophy display of six crossed American flags centering an American shield beneath a displayed eagle clutching banner and sheaf of wheat beneath a wreath beneath Scales of Justice; the two surmounted by the sun rendered with a character face. The opposing side scrimmed with two square-rigged ships engaged in battle beneath a displayed eagle clutching an American flag all flanked by garlands of holly. Situated between the flags on the edge of the tooth is an unidentified family crest. SIZE: 6″ l x 2-1/2″ (tooth); 7″ h (overall). PROVENANCE: Robert Frederick Woolworth Estate, Monmouth, Maine. (F.W. Woolworth Store). CONDITION: Surfaces soiled and with small shrinkage crack running vertically down both sides from tip of tooth. Otherwise very good. 9-23563 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	3157	$7,187.50	AMERICAN TWO-SIDED SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH. Second half 19th century. On a later mount. One side depicting the ship U.S.S. Columbia beneath a trophy display of six crossed American flags centering an American shield beneath a displayed eagle clutching banner and sheaf of wheat beneath a wreath beneath Scales of Justice; the two surmounted by the sun rendered with a character face. The opposing side scrimmed with two square-rigged ships engaged in battle beneath a displayed eagle clutching an American flag all flanked by garlands of holly. Situated between the flags on the edge of the tooth is an unidentified family crest. SIZE: 6″ l x 2-1/2″ (tooth); 7″ h (overall). PROVENANCE: Robert Frederick Woolworth Estate, Monmouth, Maine. (F.W. Woolworth Store). CONDITION: Surfaces soiled and with small shrinkage crack running vertically down both sides from tip of tooth. Otherwise very good. 9-23563 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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