Sold2023POLYCHROME WHALEBONE BUSK DEPICTING "RUSSIA" Late 19th Century Length 13".POLYCHROME WHALEBONE BUSK DEPICTING "RUSSIA"Late 19th CenturyThree vignettes of buildings exhibiting typical Russian architectural traits including domes, towers, spires, columns, etc., someSee Sold Price
Sold2023SIX WHALEBONE ITEMS 19th Century Fid length 9î.SIX WHALEBONE ITEMS19th CenturyA fid, a cased set of dominoes, and four seam rubbers/busks.Fid length 9î.See Sold Price
Sold2022PAIR OF TIBETAN BUDDHIST DECORATED CONCH SHELL HORNS 19th Century Lengths 10.5".PAIR OF TIBETAN BUDDHIST DECORATED CONCH SHELL HORNS19th CenturyKnown as Vamavarti Shankh, these traditional Tibetan Buddhist conch shell horns have brass repoussé mounts to the lip and both endsSee Sold Price
Sold2024TWO CARVED WOODEN BUSKS 19th Century Lengths 14".TWO CARVED WOODEN BUSKS19th CenturyOne with polychrome decoration of hearts, geometric shapes, plants and "1845". The other with a horn of plenty, heart and eagle.Lengths 14".See Sold Price
Sold2023LARGE WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Length excluding rope 14.75".LARGE WHALEBONE FID19th CenturyRetains rope.Length excluding rope 14.75".Provenance:Rafael Osona, Nantucket, Massachusetts.See Sold Price
Sold2024ROSEWOOD AND WHALEBONE CANE 19th Century Length 33".ROSEWOOD AND WHALEBONE CANE19th CenturyRosewood crook handle and shaft with whalebone diamond, spike and dot inlay, cuffs and ferrule.Length 33".See Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE PESTLE 19th Century Length 6".WHALEBONE PESTLE19th CenturyFlattened ball knop and upper portion of shaft with concentric incised bands. Lower half of shaft with ring turnings.Length 6";. Provenance:The Collection of Chuck and JanSee Sold Price
Sold2022APPROX. TWENTY-EIGHT WHALEBONE BODKINS 19th Century Lengths from 1.75" to 4".APPROX. TWENTY-EIGHT WHALEBONE BODKINS19th CenturyLengths from 1.75" to 4".See Sold Price
Sold2022TWO WHALEBONE FIDS 19th Century Lengths 6.25" and 9.5".TWO WHALEBONE FIDS 19th Century One with four incised rings. Lengths 6.25" and 9.5".See Sold Price
Sold2023THREE WHALEBONE ITEMS 19th Century Lengths from 16” to 24”.THREE WHALEBONE ITEMS19th CenturyA fid, a belaying pin and a cylindrical item.Lengths from 16” to 24”.See Sold Price
Sold2022SCRIMSHAW: Busk sailor art, 19th C., carved baleen love token, oblong with tapered sides, carvedSCRIMSHAW: Busk sailor art, 19th C., carved baleen love token, oblong with tapered sides, carved motifs include buildings, potted trees, lighthouse, and geometric designs, some loss to edges, scratcheSee Sold Price
Sold2022WHALEBONE CANE SHAFT 19th Century Length 34.75".WHALEBONE CANE SHAFT19th CenturyRope and diamond point carvings.Length 34.75".See Sold Price
Sold2023SEVEN WHALEBONE AND HORN IMPLEMENTS 19th Century Lengths from 3.5” to 9”.SEVEN WHALEBONE AND HORN IMPLEMENTS19th CenturyRigging items, fids, a fish spear, etc.Lengths from 3.5” to 9”.See Sold Price
Sold2023OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX 19th Century Height 2.25". Length 7". Width 6".OVAL WHALEBONE DITTY BOX19th CenturyHardwood top. Beautifully carved fingers.Height 2.25". Length 7". Width 6".Provenance:San Rafael Auction Gallery, San Rafael, California.See Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE SWING-HANDLED BASKET 19th Century Height 7.25". Length 8.25". Width 5.75".WHALEBONE SWING-HANDLED BASKET19th CenturyScalloped rim. Hardwood base.Height 7.25". Length 8.25". Width 5.75".Provenance:San Rafael Auction Gallery, San Rafael, California.See Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE AND HORN HANDLED KNIFE 19th Century Length 12.75”.WHALEBONE AND HORN HANDLED KNIFE19th CenturyWith leather sheath. Blade marked “James Rogers Sheffield”. Handle etched “A.C. Kendall”.Length 12.75”.See Sold Price
Sold2022WHALEBONE DITTY BOX 19th Century Height 3.5”. Length 6.5”. Width 5.25”.WHALEBONE DITTY BOX19th CenturyBeautifully carved fingers. Wood base. Lacking cover.Height 3.5”. Length 6.5”. Width 5.25”.See Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE AND WALRUS IVORY CANE 19th Century Length 32.5".WHALEBONE AND WALRUS IVORY CANE19th CenturyWalrus ivory handle with metal inlay. Twist shaft.Length 32.5".See Sold Price
Sold2022TWO SEXTANTS 19th Century Lengths approx. 9". Widths approx. 10.5".TWO SEXTANTS19th CenturyOne made by Heath & Co., London and the other by Antonio Rosell, Barcelona. Both with metal frames.Lengths approx. 9". Widths approx. 10.5".See Sold Price
Sold2021[SCRIMSHAW] Letter Opener Blade. Circa 19th century.[SCRIMSHAW] Letter Opener Blade. Circa 19th century. Length, 4”. Museum catalog number sticker affixed to blade.See Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE SERVING MALLET AND SEAM RUBBER 19th Century Lengths to 7”.WHALEBONE SERVING MALLET AND SEAM RUBBER19th CenturySeam rubber etched “1889”.Lengths to 7”.See Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE "BRASS KNUCKLES" Second Half of the 19th Century Length 4.75".WHALEBONE ";BRASS KNUCKLES";Second Half of the 19th CenturyCrudely carved from a single piece of whalebone.Length 4.75";. Notes:A similar example was part of the Barbara Johnson Whaling Collection, SoSee Sold Price
Sold2023WHALEBONE SEAM RUBBER Mid-19th Century Length 5.25".WHALEBONE SEAM RUBBERMid-19th CenturyNicely turned handle.Length 5.25". Provenance:The Collection of Michael Gill.See Sold Price
Jun 09Cora Violet AuctionsAn English cameo glass perfume bottle, 19th c. Thomas Webb attr.$175(4 bids)
20 hrs LeftGlobal Auctions Company19th c Chinese Polychrome Stucco Roof Figure Qilin, or chimera-type creature$350
Jun 15THOS. CORNELL GALLERIES, LTD.LIVING ESTATE OF JOSEPH RODANO: 19TH C WALNUT TABLE TOP SHAVING STAND 29.5 X 12.5 X 10.5$100
Jun 14DuMouchellesFrederick E Cohen (American, 1818-1858) Oil on Canvas, Ca. Mid 19th C., "Portrait of an Architect",$300
Jun 15Costa Blanca Auctions SLRichly decorated with turquoise dagger, flame-bladed, Ottoman Empire, second half of the 19th C.€1,000
Jun 29Thomaston Place Auction GalleriesEARLY 19TH C. NEW ENGLAND NAIVE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL$1,000