FINE SCRIMSHAW BLACK AND RED POLYCHROME WHALE’S TOOTH.

FINE SCRIMSHAW BLACK AND RED POLYCHROME WHALE’S TOOTH. Engraved with a displayed eagle and liberty shield above a depiction of Neptune with trident and a mermaid below shooting stars inscribed “AT NEPTUNE’S COVE”. The reverse engraved with a sailing ship on pedestal inscribed “NEPTUNE CHANDLERS” above the date “1837”. Mounted on a circular plinth. Antique with later scrimshaw work. SIZE: 8-1/4” l. CONDITION: Overall good condition with nice color, stress cracks around tip, old splinter losses to base. 9-74653 SM (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

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
	926	$1,955.00	FINE SCRIMSHAW BLACK AND RED POLYCHROME WHALE’S TOOTH. Engraved with a displayed eagle and liberty shield above a depiction of Neptune with trident and a mermaid below shooting stars inscribed “AT NEPTUNE’S COVE”. The reverse engraved with a sailing ship on pedestal inscribed “NEPTUNE CHANDLERS” above the date “1837”. Mounted on a circular plinth. Antique with later scrimshaw work. SIZE: 8-1/4” l. CONDITION: Overall good condition with nice color, stress cracks around tip, old splinter losses to base. 9-74653 SM (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 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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