The Marine Sale: Session I

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "SPERM WHALING" Mid-19th Century Length 5.75".

OVAL WHALEBONE BASKET America, Mid-19th Century Height including handle 5". Length 6.5".

RARE WHALEBONE AND IVORY EIGHT-PIECE CORDIAL SET 19th Century Decanter height including stopper

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East Dennis, MA, United States

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The Marine Sale: Session I

Eldred's

The Marine Sale: Session I
scrimshaw and whaling, featuring a Long Island estate collection

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE Mid-19th Century Length 6".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE Mid-19th Century Depicts a whaleship, three whaleboats under sail and three surfaced whales. An agent's flag with a white square on a shaded field flies

6001: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE Mid-19th Century Length 6".Est. $3,000-$5,000

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING AN ANGLO-AMERICAN NAVAL BATTLE 19th Century Length 6".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING AN ANGLO-AMERICAN NAVAL BATTLE 19th Century Both ships under fighting sail and flying their nation's flags off the stern and a long streamer from the

6002: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING AN ANGLO-AMERICAN NAVAL BATTLE 19th Century Length 6".Est. $3,000-$4,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT AND MEMORIAL 19th Century Length 5.25".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT AND MEMORIAL 19th Century Obverse with a port-view portrait of a ship flying a large polychrome American flag at the stern and a long streamer from the

6003: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT AND MEMORIAL 19th Century Length 5.25".Est. $1,000-$3,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP AND FIGURAL PORTRAITS Mid-19th Century Length 6.75".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP AND FIGURAL PORTRAITS Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts a port view of a three-masted vessel flying an American flag and a patterned swallowtail. Reverse depicts a

6004: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP AND FIGURAL PORTRAITS Mid-19th Century Length 6.75".Est. $3,000-$5,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING A WHALESHIP CUTTING IN Mid-19th Century Length 6".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING A WHALESHIP CUTTING IN Mid-19th Century Depicts a whale fast to starboard, crew on the cutting stage and blanket pieces being hauled up. Length 6". Provenance: A

6005: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING A WHALESHIP CUTTING IN Mid-19th Century Length 6".Est. $2,000-$3,000

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AMERICAN OR ENGLISH SCHOOL (19th Century,), Sailors at the bar, Oil on panel, 6.25" x 12". Framed: AMERICAN OR ENGLISH SCHOOL 19th Century Sailors at the bar, one showing off his pet monkey to the barmaid. Oil on panel, 6.25" x 12". Framed 9.25" x 15.25". Provenance: A Long Island Estate

6006: AMERICAN OR ENGLISH SCHOOL (19th Century,), Sailors at the bar, Oil on panel, 6.25" x 12". FramedEst. $500-$800

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RALPH EUGENE CAHOON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1910-1982), Mermaids and sailors enjoying ice cream cones.,: RALPH EUGENE CAHOON, JR. Massachusetts, 1910-1982 Mermaids and sailors enjoying ice cream cones. Signed lower right "R. Cahoon". Oil on masonite, 8" x 10". Framed 10.25" x 12.25". Provenance: A Long

6007: RALPH EUGENE CAHOON, JR. (Massachusetts, 1910-1982), Mermaids and sailors enjoying ice cream cones.,Est. $4,000-$6,000

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PAIR OF POLYCHROME SOFT-PASTE PLATES WITH SHIP PORTRAITS England, Late 18th/19th Century Diameters: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SOFT-PASTE PLATES WITH SHIP PORTRAITS England, Late 18th/19th Century Central decoration of a three-masted vessel flying a flag with a double-headed eagle against a yellow ground,

6008: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SOFT-PASTE PLATES WITH SHIP PORTRAITS England, Late 18th/19th Century DiametersEst. $150-$250

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH A HOT AIR BALLOON 19th Century Length 12.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH A HOT AIR BALLOON 19th Century Richly inked and crisp images including a drapery swag centering a small chandelier, a hot air balloon flying a small flag,

6009: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH A HOT AIR BALLOON 19th Century Length 12.5".Est. $1,500-$2,500

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH HEX DESIGNS 19th Century Length 12.75".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH HEX DESIGNS 19th Century A sawtooth border encloses five hex patterns as well as a leafy plant, a cross, a three-lobed heart and a vacant panel near base.

6010: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH HEX DESIGNS 19th Century Length 12.75".Est. $1,500-$2,500

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH BOLD DECORATION 19th Century Length 13.25".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH BOLD DECORATION 19th Century Depicts a flowering plant in a harlequin-patterned pot, two differing eight-pointed stars, a heart and geometric patterns. Images

6011: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH BOLD DECORATION 19th Century Length 13.25".Est. $1,500-$2,500

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PAIR OF MANUEL ENOS POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH Mid-19th Century Lengths 5.5".: PAIR OF MANUEL ENOS POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH Mid-19th Century Both with portraits of women in colorful and elaborately patterned dresses and fancy floral headpieces. One of the women is

6012: PAIR OF MANUEL ENOS POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH Mid-19th Century Lengths 5.5".Est. $25,000-$35,000

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EXCEPTIONAL SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING MOUNT VERNON Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".: EXCEPTIONAL SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING MOUNT VERNON Mid-19th Century A lush and richly inked scene, titled in script lettering below "Res. & Tomb of Washington. Mt. Vernon". Based on the

6013: EXCEPTIONAL SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING MOUNT VERNON Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".Est. $4,000-$6,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, ATTRIBUTED TO THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, ATTRIBUTED TO THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts a bust portrait of Washington in uniform and a spread-wing eagle with

6014: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, ATTRIBUTED TO THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVEREst. $12,000-$15,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH BY THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century Length 5.25".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH BY THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century Obverse with a near full-length portrait of a woman framed within an intricate rope and fan border. Reverse depicts two lovebirds

6015: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH BY THE BANKNOTE ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century Length 5.25".Est. $4,000-$6,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH A PATRIOTIC EAGLE AND SHIP PORTRAIT Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH A PATRIOTIC EAGLE AND SHIP PORTRAIT Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts "Liberty" and stars above a spread-wing eagle with a red-striped Liberty shield at its breast, and

6016: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH A PATRIOTIC EAGLE AND SHIP PORTRAIT Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".Est. $4,000-$6,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "SPERM WHALING" Mid-19th Century Length 5.75".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "SPERM WHALING" Mid-19th Century Richly inked compilation of popular whaling era motifs. Titled in an openface serifed font on obverse above a harpoon, a lance and a spade. A

6017: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "SPERM WHALING" Mid-19th Century Length 5.75".Est. $25,000-$35,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SEASCAPE Mid-19th Century Length 5.5".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SEASCAPE Mid-19th Century A highly detailed panoramic coastal scene wraps around the base of the tooth, with an island landscape centered on the obverse and a large ship

6018: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SEASCAPE Mid-19th Century Length 5.5".Est. $3,000-$4,000

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH CIVIL WAR MOTIFS Mid-19th Century Length 7".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH CIVIL WAR MOTIFS Mid-19th Century Obverse with "Onward", a Union slogan and the name of a Union Navy clipper ship, below an eagle perched on a Liberty shield

6019: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH CIVIL WAR MOTIFS Mid-19th Century Length 7".Est. $8,000-$12,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE" Mid-19th Century Length 5".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE" Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, the world's first working railway suspension bridge, which stood from

6020: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE" Mid-19th Century Length 5".Est. $3,000-$5,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT AND MEMORIAL Mid-19th Century Length 6.25".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT AND MEMORIAL Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts a three-masted vessel flying an American flag and a long streamer. Reverse with a memorial obelisk topped with

6021: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT AND MEMORIAL Mid-19th Century Length 6.25".Est. $4,000-$6,000

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CHARMING SHIP IN A BOTTLE WITH STAND Early to Mid-20th Century Total length 12.5".: CHARMING SHIP IN A BOTTLE WITH STAND Early to Mid-20th Century Full-rigged ship flying an American and other flags set in a blue and white molded sea. Green glass round-bottom bottle with a red,

6022: CHARMING SHIP IN A BOTTLE WITH STAND Early to Mid-20th Century Total length 12.5".Est. $300-$500

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VINTAGE SHIP IN A BOTTLE Early to Mid-20th Century Length 11.5".: VINTAGE SHIP IN A BOTTLE Early to Mid-20th Century Full-rigged ship flying an American flag set in a blue, green and white molded sea. Clear glass bottle molded "One Quart" at shoulder. Long wooden

6023: VINTAGE SHIP IN A BOTTLE Early to Mid-20th Century Length 11.5".Est. $250-$350

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SHIP IN A BOTTLE DIORAMA First Half of the 20th Century Length 10.25".: SHIP IN A BOTTLE DIORAMA First Half of the 20th Century Beautifully detailed scene of a ship in port, with a lighthouse and other buildings on the shoreline. Length 10.25". Provenance: A Long Island

6024: SHIP IN A BOTTLE DIORAMA First Half of the 20th Century Length 10.25".Est. $200-$300

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Eldred's

East Dennis, MA, United States

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1483 Route 6A

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East Dennis, MA 02641

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Conditions of Sale CONTRACT: Your bid is a legally binding contract. Upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title will pass to the highest bidder, and the property is thereafter at the purchaser's sole risk and responsibility. Users must register and be approved to bid prior to the auction. Eldred's reserves the right to deny approval for any reason. If you are the winning bidder, Eldred's demands payment within seven (7) days of receiving your invoice. Eldred's will pursue payment through all available means, including legal action. If you do not intend to pay, DO NOT BID. Absentee Bids: Your maximum bid is kept confidential from the auctioneer. It is therefore possible, in the normal course of soliciting bids from other auction participants, that the auctioneer could sell an item to another bidder for the same amount as your maximum bid. This is a rare, yet unfortunate and unavoidable occurrence. THE WINNING BIDDER IS ALWAYS DETERMINED BY THE AUCTIONEER. PAYMENT: Eldred's requires payment within seven (7) days of receiving your invoice. Payment can be made by check, money order or electronic transfer (wire fees from $12 to $30 apply). We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover for invoices totaling $5,000 USD or less, provided the credit card has a U.S. billing address. INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CARDS will be NOT be accepted under any circumstances. Credit cards are not accepted for jewelry purchases and other items at our discretion. Your bid is a legally binding contract. Eldred's will pursue payment through all available means, including legal action. Shipping is not included in the purchase price, and the buyer is responsible for arranging for shipment of all purchases. Eldred's is happy to help coordinate and recommend shipping agents. NO ITEMS WILL BE RELEASED FOR SHIPPING OR DELIVERY UNTIL PAYMENT HAS CLEARED. SHIPPING: We require prompt payment and removal of your purchases as stated in Paragraph 12 of our Conditions of Sale. Arrangements to pick up or ship your purchases must be made within seven (7) days from the close of the auction. All items must be removed from Eldred's facilities within fourteen (14) days of the close of the auction. All items remaining after fourteen days may be subject to a $5/per item/per day storage fee. No items will be released unless storage fees are paid in full. Items remaining over thirty (30) days from the close of the auction may be sold for the buyer's account minus auction and storage fees. PICK-UP OF PURCHASES If you plan to pick up your purchases, please call ahead and we'll make every effort to have your items ready. Pick up of purchases for this auction can be made at our Hanover gallery, located at 155 Webster St C2, Hanover, Mass. 02339. SHIPPING OF PURCHASES Shipping is not included in the purchase price. Eldred's is happy to help coordinate and recommend shipping agents. We provide domestic shipping services directly from our gallery for certain items. We pack and ship some small items (not dolls or lots containing multiple pieces), small paintings without glass, and rugs. When we process your payment, we can determine if your item(s) qualifies for in-house shipping. Currently, we will not be able to provide clients with shipping estimates for purchases. We use UPS Ground for all of our shipping, which we find to be a reliable service. Our current shipping wait is about 3-4 weeks from the time of payment. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 26% Buyer's Premium will be charged on successful bids. SPECIAL NOTE ON THE CONDITIONS: Most of the items in the auction are in used condition and may exhibit common signs of wear and age. We have endeavored to make note of serious conditions issues, but it is up to the buyer to judge condition. For any pieces of jewelry or timepieces in this auction, please note the following: Unless otherwise stated, all gemstone weights and measurements are approximate, and stones have not been removed from their mounting. Colored stones may have been subject to various treatments to enhance their appearance. Most pieces of jewelry and timepieces are in used condition and exhibit common signs of wear, including light scratches.