Winter Marine Sale

WARREN W. SHEPPARD (New Jersey, 1858-1937), Three vessels sailing under dramatic sunset skies, Oil

C.G. TOUSEY SIGNED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 7.25".

LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE MOUNTED HALF HULL MODEL OF THE "CONQUEST" 19th Century Backboard 14.25" x

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East Dennis, MA, United States

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Winter Marine Sale

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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT Mid-19th Century Length 5.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT Mid-19th Century Starboard view of an American-flagged ship under sail. Hull colored red at the waterline. Deep patina. Length 5.5". Provenance:

6001: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAIT Mid-19th Century Length 5.5".

Est.

$2,000

$5,000

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO THE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO THE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts three warships in battle, with an unidentified ship aflame, a French ship being

6002: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO THE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century

Est.

$5,000

$8,000

SOLD

6003: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO THE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT ENGRAVER Mid-19th Century

Est.

$6,000

$9,000

SOLD

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PATRIOTIC IMAGERY Second Half of the 19th Century Length 5.25".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PATRIOTIC IMAGERY Second Half of the 19th Century Obverse, titled "U.S.S. Constitution 44 Guns", depicts the frigate and a smaller vessel off a coastal fort with a

6004: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PATRIOTIC IMAGERY Second Half of the 19th Century Length 5.25".

Est.

$500

$800

SOLD

PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING LADY LIBERTY AND LADY JUSTICE America, Mid-19th: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING LADY LIBERTY AND LADY JUSTICE America, Mid-19th Century Elegant and distinguished portraits of the allegorical personifications. Liberty, draped

6005: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING LADY LIBERTY AND LADY JUSTICE America, Mid-19th

Est.

$5,000

$7,500

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH AMERICANA MOTIFS 19th Century Length 5.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH AMERICANA MOTIFS 19th Century Obverse depicts a spread-wing eagle perched on a cannon barrel, clutching a banner in its beak and a Liberty shield to its

6006: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH AMERICANA MOTIFS 19th Century Length 5.5".

Est.

$1,000

$2,000

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK 19th Century Length 13".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK 19th Century Heart-shaped lobed top and curved base. Ten-pointed bicolor stars in each lobe. Upper vignette depicts a woman gathering flowers into a basket.

6007: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK 19th Century Length 13".

Est.

$500

$1,000

SOLD

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE BLACK BALL PACKET NEPTUNE OCT 1861" 19th Century Length 5.25".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE BLACK BALL PACKET NEPTUNE OCT 1861" 19th Century Obverse depicts the American-flagged ship at sea, the Black Ball Line's distinct emblem on a foresail. Reverse with an

6008: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE BLACK BALL PACKET NEPTUNE OCT 1861" 19th Century Length 5.25".

Est.

$1,500

$2,500

SOLD

PAIR OF LARGE SCRIMSHAW AND INLAID WHALE'S TEETH 19th Century Lengths approx. 7.5".: PAIR OF LARGE SCRIMSHAW AND INLAID WHALE'S TEETH 19th Century Both engraved with two portraits of different types of American-flagged sailing ships separated by a chain link band and surrounded by

6010: PAIR OF LARGE SCRIMSHAW AND INLAID WHALE'S TEETH 19th Century Lengths approx. 7.5".

Est.

$3,000

$5,000

SOLD

SAILOR-CARVED COCONUT 20th Century Length 7". With a coconut shell base carved in similar motifs.: SAILOR-CARVED COCONUT 20th Century Depicts a version of the Seal of the United States, other patriotic emblems and foliage. Length 7". With a coconut shell base carved in similar motifs.

6011: SAILOR-CARVED COCONUT 20th Century Length 7". With a coconut shell base carved in similar motifs.

Est.

$300

$500

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE PANEL 19th Century Length 14.25".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE PANEL 19th Century Obverse depicts two ships off a fortified coast, the ships and the battery flying the same red flag with a central black stripe. Shoreline populated

6012: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE PANEL 19th Century Length 14.25".

Est.

$500

$800

SOLD

SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD OR WILLIAM HILL Mid-19th Century Length 13.75".: SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD OR WILLIAM HILL Mid-19th Century Foliate vine surrounds eight pictorial vignettes, with a heart containing flower stems at the lobed top and a

6013: SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD OR WILLIAM HILL Mid-19th Century Length 13.75".

Est.

$3,000

$4,000

RELIEF-CARVED BALEEN BUSK 19th Century Length 13".: RELIEF-CARVED BALEEN BUSK 19th Century Depicts crossed American flags; a Masonic compass and square; a brick building; a rooster; a sun smiling over a ship at sea; "S.R."; and a patriotic emblem of a

6014: RELIEF-CARVED BALEEN BUSK 19th Century Length 13".

Est.

$800

$1,200

Lot Passed

SOLD

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAITS 19th Century Length 5.75".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAITS 19th Century Obverse with coastal scene showing four different types of sailing vessels, including a steam-sail paddlewheeler, off a large building,

6015: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SHIP PORTRAITS 19th Century Length 5.75".

Est.

$500

$1,000

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH KNOWN AS "THE BETHEL TOOTH" Circa 1845 Length 7.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH KNOWN AS "THE BETHEL TOOTH" Circa 1845 Obverse depicts a seaman's bethel flanked by trees and a fence and flying a boldly emblazoned "BL" flag from the clock tower.

6016: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH KNOWN AS "THE BETHEL TOOTH" Circa 1845 Length 7.5".

Est.

$20,000

$30,000

Lot Passed

SOLD

WILLIAM SIZER POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH LADY'S PORTRAIT Circa 1835 Length 6.25".: WILLIAM SIZER POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH LADY'S PORTRAIT Circa 1835 Half-length medallion portrait of a lady with an elaborate hairdo, holding the long ribbon of her fancy hat in her

6017: WILLIAM SIZER POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH LADY'S PORTRAIT Circa 1835 Length 6.25".

Est.

$12,000

$15,000

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE PROPOSAL" Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE PROPOSAL" Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts a man kneeling with his hands clasped before a woman standing with her left arm raised and her right arm extended

6018: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE PROPOSAL" Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".

Est.

$8,000

$10,000

PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH WITH SCENES OF KNIGHTS 19th Century Lengths 5.75".: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH WITH SCENES OF KNIGHTS 19th Century Obverse of one tooth with a bust portrait of a bearded gentleman with piercing eyes. Reverse with a knight wielding his

6019: PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH WITH SCENES OF KNIGHTS 19th Century Lengths 5.75".

Est.

$5,000

$8,000

Lot Passed

SOLD

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PORTRAITS OF WOMEN Mid-19th Century Length 8.25".: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PORTRAITS OF WOMEN Mid-19th Century Both full-length portraits, probably of actresses. One woman with her hair in ringlets and holding a bouquet of flowers,

6020: POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH PORTRAITS OF WOMEN Mid-19th Century Length 8.25".

Est.

$4,000

$6,000

SOLD

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH FIGURAL SCENES Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH FIGURAL SCENES Mid-19th Century Obverse depicts two fashionably dressed women animatedly conversing under the shade of a tree, both looking at something in the distant

6021: SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH FIGURAL SCENES Mid-19th Century Length 6.5".

Est.

$2,500

$3,500

SOLD

C.G. TOUSEY SIGNED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 7.25".: C.G. TOUSEY SIGNED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Obverse, titled "Virginia Water", depicts the lake in Virginia Water, England, with the Chinese Fishing Temple at right and three large

6022: C.G. TOUSEY SIGNED SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Length 7.25".

Est.

$10,000

$15,000

SOLD

PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING FLORAL BOUQUETS 19th Century Lengths approx. 5.25".: PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING FLORAL BOUQUETS 19th Century Both with lush arrangements of roses, forget-me-nots and other flowers in a double-handled footed vase atop a table, with a

6023: PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING FLORAL BOUQUETS 19th Century Lengths approx. 5.25".

Est.

$3,000

$4,000

SOLD

RARE SCRIMSHAW RELIEF-CARVED WHALE'S TOOTH 19th Century Length 7". Includes stand.: RARE SCRIMSHAW RELIEF-CARVED WHALE'S TOOTH 19th Century Detailed and delicately executed bouquet of flowers and leaves in a basketry collar. Length 7". Includes stand. Provenance: Eldred's, Annual

6024: RARE SCRIMSHAW RELIEF-CARVED WHALE'S TOOTH 19th Century Length 7". Includes stand.

Est.

$3,000

$4,000

SOLD

SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH SEVERAL IMAGES Mid-19th Century Length 14.5".: SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH SEVERAL IMAGES Mid-19th Century Eight panels are separated by geometric borders and contain a different image, save for the bottom panel, which is vacant. Images include

6025: SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK WITH SEVERAL IMAGES Mid-19th Century Length 14.5".

Est.

$1,000

$1,500

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