Description
Two busks. One carved whalebone with incised and painted details of weeping willow trees. The other in carved bone (baleen) with incised floral motifs and zig-zag border. New England, 19th century.
L 13-1/2 in. and L 14-1/2 in.
Condition
Baleen example with old loss to one corner. Copy and Paste this Dropbox link into your internet browser to see high-resolution images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/91d6h6dkcr1p5n4awgjm6/ACW9wJN5zH6ny0trQUHXqj0?rlkey=un4jwf1gp7jnhixj7s2f2ulb0&st=7k3d3wwu&dl=0
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Two Carved Busks
Estimate $200-$400
Current Price (1 bid)
$50
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Jul 24, 2026, 7:15 PM EDTBranford, CT, United States
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