Group Of 3 Carved And Painted Scrimshaw, Bird Dec. - Mar 07, 2015 | Quinn's Auction Galleries In Va
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Group of 3 carved and painted scrimshaw, bird dec.

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Group of 3 carved and painted scrimshaw, bird dec.
Group of 3 carved and painted scrimshaw, bird dec.
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Description
A group of 3 carved and painted pieces of scrimshaw. ++ Undecorated whale tooth. 5" x 1 1/2". Tooth section with parrot & wooden stand. Ivory: 3 7/8" x 1 1/4". Stand: 3 7/8" x 2 1/8". ++ Whale tooth with flying duck motif & stand. Ivory: 4 3/4" x 1 1/4". Stand: 6 1/4" x 1 3/4".

Bidders should be aware of the changing laws regarding commercialization of ivory and other product containing endangered species both on the Federal and State levels. This lot will be accompanied by a signed affidavit from the client that this object was in the United States prior to January 18, 1990, and is to the best of their knowledge and ability made prior to February 26, 1976 in accordance with Federal law.

We advise all bidders to research the laws regarding the ownership of certain animals. C.I.T.E.S, and the U.S. F.W.S are excellent sources of information regarding the legality of owning foreign or domestic taxidermy.
Condition
The undecorated tooth has a chipped tip & the tooth with ducks has a cracked tip.
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Group of 3 carved and painted scrimshaw, bird dec.

Estimate $300 - $500
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Starting Price $150
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