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Wonderful Winter Auction (Day 1 of 2)
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1330 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130 
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Two Examples of Scrimshaw, one a good engraved walrus tusk scrimshaw featuring a clipper ship under full sail, by J. K. Gaydos, dated 1963, h. 7-5/8"; and the other a weathered and polished whale rib scrimshaw featuring the frigate "John D. Spreckels" and so marked, h. 11"; both examples presented on custom-carved oval hardwood display stands.
Condition reportTwo Examples of Scrimshaw: Both are in very good condition. No notable imperfections. Good detail.
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