Small Scrimshaw-decorated Whalebone Busk, America, 19th century, with one shaped and one peaked end, decorated on one side with patriotic and military motifs including cannon, a sailing vessel, an eagle and shield above crossed flags, and a monument, the other side with a palm tree, flower, compass rose, and cornucopia, centering the initials "NB," lg. 10 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-06-01
Scrimshaw Whalebone Busk, America, 19th century, with rounded ends, showing a girl holding a small branch, and figural group below, lg. 13 1/4 in. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-10-20
Thirteen Mariner Related Items, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 19th century, carved whalebone and ivory items: two fids, a seam rubber, a crochet hook and probable crochet hook Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07
