The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. James Grievo, Stockton, New Jersey
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Lot 101
New England scrimshaw whale's tooth, early/mid 19t
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$88,875
Sold Price includes BP
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
New England scrimshaw whale's tooth, early/mid 19th c., the front decorated with a sailing ship flying an American flag, surmounted by an eagle holding an American flag under a row of thirteen stars, the reverse depicting an oval portrait of Grace Darling amidst timbers, lines, and a distraught sailor pining over her, with sheet music and a floral band, 6 1/4" h. Provenance: Josephine Dawes, Hightstown, New Jersey.
Couple small age cracks near base, otherwise excellent condition.
Condition
See printed catalog.
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