$2,370
Engraved Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side depicting a crenel1ated building, possibly an arsenal, flying an American flag over a bark on a calm sea, the reverse depicting an altar with a crucifix flanked by arching potted plants, over a scene with vessels and a seaside village, (repair on tip, age cracks), ht. 6 1/4, wd. 3 in. Provenance: Descended in the family of William and Henry Walters, who established Baltimore's Walters Art Museum, a privately assembled collection that excels in many diverse fields of the fine arts. The tip was broken off about 2 in. down mostly on one side and crudely glued back on, about five age cracks, all are tight except one which is open slightly, and is about 4 in. lg. on the seaside village side.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
