A rare polychromed whalebone stay busk; American scrimshaw, mid-19th century,

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A rare polychromed whalebone stay busk; American scrimshaw, mid-19th century, engraved with the name of the ship Baron, a sperm whale, crossed American flags, a cornucopia of flowers, heart motif and initials AW, 18.5cm (7 1/4in) length. Footnotes: Please note, this item falls under CITES regulations, export and shipping restrictions apply. The item has been registered in accordance with Article 10 with reference: M0K3J28311. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A rare polychromed whalebone stay busk; American scrimshaw, mid-19th century,

Lot 0019

Estimate £600-£800

Apr 22, 2026, 8:18 AM EDT

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