19TH C. ENGRAVED SCRIMSHAW WHALE BONE BUSK
1836-37, decorated at top a lady, center with man with American flag with 25 stars in front of a house, and below an eagle with shield, pot of flowers at the bottom; verso, simple scroll edge decoration, 12"
Prov.: from an old Fairhaven, Massachusetts whaling family
Estimate: $400 - $600
Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 240 : 19TH C. ENGRAVED SCRIMSHAW WHALE BONE BUSK
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