245, obverse and reverse
118
243.
* SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE Early 20th Century Depicts a three-masted whaleship, flying a pennant from the central mast and a flag off the stern, sailing toward a large spouting whale. Two birds in the sky above. Length 4.25”. Per Federal Regulation, this item may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state. 200/300
245.
* ENGRAVED WHALE’S TOOTH BY GARY TONKIN Dated 2003 Obverse depicts a close-up waterline view of a whaling scene with two whale ships and two whaleboats. Signed and dated lower right “G Tonkin ‘03”. Reverse inscribed “Tribute to Captain Albert Sherman Beluga Orca Thrasher” flanked by a decorative border comprising a jawbone and sheet of blubber on chains. Length 7”. Per Federal Regulation, this may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state. 2,000/3,000
244.
SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH WITH PORTRAIT OF A TWO-MASTED SHIP IN THE ARCTIC 19th Century Ship flying an American flag from the stern and is surrounded by ice floes. Some pinpoint elements. Length 3.75”. 200/300
246.
SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH Last Half of the 19th Century Obverse with a port-side portrait of a three-masted ship with seven gunports. Reverse with a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon. Length 4.5”. 400/600
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