The Marine Sale: Session I

VIGNETTE ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 6.75".

CARL JUSTUS HARMEN FEDELER (Germany, 1799-1858), Whaling in the South Seas., Oil on canvas, 24.5" x

WHALEBONE MODEL OF A MANNED WHALE BOAT Probably America, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height approx.

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East Dennis, MA, United States

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The Marine Sale: Session I

Eldred's

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WHALEBONE-HANDLED FOLDING KNIFE 19th Century Length closed 7". Blade length 5.5".: WHALEBONE-HANDLED FOLDING KNIFE 19th Century Handle with brass caps and hanging loop. Steel blade. Length closed 7". Blade length 5.5".

3001: WHALEBONE-HANDLED FOLDING KNIFE 19th Century Length closed 7". Blade length 5.5".Est. $500-$800

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BALEEN FINGER-LAPPED BOX 19th Century Height 4". Diameter 6".: BALEEN FINGER-LAPPED BOX 19th Century The fingers formed as whale's tails. Pine top. Height 4". Diameter 6".

3002: BALEEN FINGER-LAPPED BOX 19th Century Height 4". Diameter 6".Est. $500-$800

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BOX OF SPERM WHALE OIL SOAP France, 19th Century Box height 2". Length 7". Width 3.75".: BOX OF SPERM WHALE OIL SOAP France, 19th Century Original label. Never opened. Box height 2". Length 7". Width 3.75".

3003: BOX OF SPERM WHALE OIL SOAP France, 19th Century Box height 2". Length 7". Width 3.75".Est. $300-$500

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WHALEBONE DOUBLE SHEAVE BLOCK 19th Century Length 5". Width 2.5". Depth 1.5".: WHALEBONE DOUBLE SHEAVE BLOCK 19th Century With brass pins and manila rope. Length 5". Width 2.5". Depth 1.5".

3004: WHALEBONE DOUBLE SHEAVE BLOCK 19th Century Length 5". Width 2.5". Depth 1.5".Est. $500-$800

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WHALEBONE DOUBLE SHEAVE BLOCK 19th Century Length 4". Width 3". Depth 1.875".: WHALEBONE DOUBLE SHEAVE BLOCK 19th Century With a heavy brass pin. Length 4". Width 3". Depth 1.875".

3005: WHALEBONE DOUBLE SHEAVE BLOCK 19th Century Length 4". Width 3". Depth 1.875".Est. $500-$800

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SCRIMSHAW PANBONE PANEL 19th Century 9" x 14.75".: SCRIMSHAW PANBONE PANEL 19th Century Likely a South Seas view of an erupting volcano and active whaling, showing a whaleship, four whaleboats and five whales at various states of capture. A watch

3006: SCRIMSHAW PANBONE PANEL 19th Century 9" x 14.75".Est. $3,000-$5,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING AND CITY SCENES Mid-19th Century Length 6.25".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING AND CITY SCENES Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts a whaling scene with a whaleship, three whaleboats in the water and three whales, one of which is lobtailing. The

3007: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH WHALING AND CITY SCENES Mid-19th Century Length 6.25".Est. $4,000-$6,000

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH VIEWS OF SAILING VESSELS 19th Century Length 6.75".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH VIEWS OF SAILING VESSELS 19th Century Vignettes of several different styles of vessels at sea wrap around the circumference of the tooth. Length 6.75".

3008: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH VIEWS OF SAILING VESSELS 19th Century Length 6.75".Est. $1,500-$2,500

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PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH ATTRIBUTED TO THE STAR ENGRAVER 19th Century Lengths: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH ATTRIBUTED TO THE STAR ENGRAVER 19th Century Obverses depict a rippling American flag and a six-pointed star containing a shield. Reverses with floral

3009: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH ATTRIBUTED TO THE STAR ENGRAVER 19th Century LengthsEst. $1,000-$1,500

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT 19th Century Length 5.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT 19th Century Obverse with a finely rendered view of a three-masted vessel flying an American flag off the gaff and an "NB" house flag off the

3010: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT 19th Century Length 5.5".Est. $1,000-$2,000

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ENGRAVED SEASHELL KEEPSAKE BOX 19th Century Length 6.25".: ENGRAVED SEASHELL KEEPSAKE BOX 19th Century Large bivalve shell with brass mounts. One side depicts a sailor standing with his foot on an anchor, holding his hat aloft in one hand and a whaling iron

3011: ENGRAVED SEASHELL KEEPSAKE BOX 19th Century Length 6.25".Est. $500-$800

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COCONUT SHELL SCOOP WITH POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE HANDLE 19th Century Length 4.5".: COCONUT SHELL SCOOP WITH POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE HANDLE 19th Century Scoop pierced with dozens of small holes, forming a diamond pattern. Shaped handle with pierced heart and engraved foliate,

3012: COCONUT SHELL SCOOP WITH POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE HANDLE 19th Century Length 4.5".Est. $400-$600

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SMALL WHALEBONE COVERED MEASURE 19th Century Height 1". Length 2.5".: SMALL WHALEBONE COVERED MEASURE 19th Century Formed as a traditional finger-lapped box, the lip of the lid and the box each with a shaped finger affixed with metal pins. Interior of lid lined with

3013: SMALL WHALEBONE COVERED MEASURE 19th Century Height 1". Length 2.5".Est. $500-$1,000

ENGRAVED PANBONE DITTY BOX 19th Century Length 6.25".: ENGRAVED PANBONE DITTY BOX 19th Century Lid with "1842" surrounded by floral decoration. Length 6.25".

3014: ENGRAVED PANBONE DITTY BOX 19th Century Length 6.25".Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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LARGE WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Length 20.75".: LARGE WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Incised banding. Length 20.75".

3015: LARGE WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Length 20.75".Est. $800-$1,200

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WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Length 12.25".: WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Deeply carved concentric rings at end. Length 12.25".

3016: WHALEBONE FID 19th Century Length 12.25".Est. $500-$800

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WHALEBONE FID WITH EXCEPTIONAL TURNED HANDLE 19th Century Length 9.5".: WHALEBONE FID WITH EXCEPTIONAL TURNED HANDLE 19th Century Length 9.5".

3017: WHALEBONE FID WITH EXCEPTIONAL TURNED HANDLE 19th Century Length 9.5".Est. $500-$800

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SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING A SAILOR WAVING HIS HAT Mid-19th Century Tooth height 3.5".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING A SAILOR WAVING HIS HAT Mid-19th Century Together with an umbrella-form ivory carving. Whale's tooth shows the sailor standing in front of a brick wall, with a ship

3018: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH DEPICTING A SAILOR WAVING HIS HAT Mid-19th Century Tooth height 3.5".Est. $1,000-$1,500

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CASED SET OF ALPHABET TILES Second Half of the 19th Century Case height 1.5". Length 11.25". Width: CASED SET OF ALPHABET TILES Second Half of the 19th Century Bone tiles with uppercase letters on one face and lowercase letters on the other face, plus blank tiles. Mahogany case's fitted interior

3019: CASED SET OF ALPHABET TILES Second Half of the 19th Century Case height 1.5". Length 11.25". WidthEst. $600-$1,000

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO CAPTAIN SAMUEL LAWRENCE 19th Century Length 5.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO CAPTAIN SAMUEL LAWRENCE 19th Century Obverse depicts the New Bedford ship Lafayette, which was lost in the Galapagos Islands in 1850. Reverse with a

3020: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO CAPTAIN SAMUEL LAWRENCE 19th Century Length 5.5".Est. $4,000-$6,000

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts Brittania with a British red ensign and a lion at her feet. Reverse depicts a British-flagged sidewheeler beneath an anchor and

3021: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 5".Est. $1,500-$2,500

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH SIGNED AND DATED "G.W. LEWIS 1849" Mid-19th Century Length 7.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH SIGNED AND DATED "G.W. LEWIS 1849" Mid-19th Century Obverse with two ship portraits, "U.S. Brig Dolphin" in banners at center, and "Executed by G.W. Lewis 1849" at

3022: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH SIGNED AND DATED "G.W. LEWIS 1849" Mid-19th Century Length 7.5".Est. $40,000-$60,000

VIGNETTE ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 6.75".: VIGNETTE ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts a gunship flying a U.S. Navy jack at the bow, a flag with two diamonds from the foremast, an American flag and a long

3023: VIGNETTE ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 6.75".Est. $50,000-$70,000Lot Passed

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IMPORTANT LADY WELLINGTON ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Circa 1840 Length 9.5".: IMPORTANT LADY WELLINGTON ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Circa 1840 A monumental tooth, engraved on obverse with an active whaling scene and on reverse with a portrait of a side-wheel steamship off

3024: IMPORTANT LADY WELLINGTON ENGRAVER SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Circa 1840 Length 9.5".Est. $40,000-$60,000

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