SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH, 1812 NAVAL BATTLE
19th c. tooth with 20th c. carving
THE WASP AND FROLIC
the USS Wasp firing upon the HMS Frolic, title in border; the reverse with Eagle with banner SAILORS' RIGHTS perched in tree with cascading leaves enclosing an oval with sailors loading a cannon, Health and Success to Our Brave Tars, 5.5"
By descent from a New Jersey private collector.
October 15, 1812, both ships sustained heavy damage, but the Wasp prevailed and bordered the Frolic. However, a 74-gun British ship appeared, and Commander Jacob Jones was forced to surrender the Wasp.
Two inch soft crack from bottom.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Realized: $375 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 306 : SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH, 1812 NAVAL BATTLE
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