25th Apr, 2012 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)
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[M] A RARE 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S...
A RARE 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALEBONE 'PICK WICK'
comprising turned handle with steel pick, and base incised with foliate motif and inscribed CAPtn. DEXTER BELLOWS, the base lined with shark skin -- 3½in. (9cm.) high
Apparently used in the cleaning and clearing of oil lamps.
comprising turned handle with steel pick, and base incised with foliate motif and inscribed CAPtn. DEXTER BELLOWS, the base lined with shark skin -- 3½in. (9cm.) high
Apparently used in the cleaning and clearing of oil lamps.
Sold for £1,984
Estimated at £700 - £900
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALEBONE 'PICK WICK'
comprising turned handle with steel pick, and base incised with foliate motif and inscribed CAPtn. DEXTER BELLOWS, the base lined with shark skin -- 3½in. (9cm.) high
Apparently used in the cleaning and clearing of oil lamps.
comprising turned handle with steel pick, and base incised with foliate motif and inscribed CAPtn. DEXTER BELLOWS, the base lined with shark skin -- 3½in. (9cm.) high
Apparently used in the cleaning and clearing of oil lamps.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac), 25th Apr, 2012
