Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY FIJIAN TABUA, CIRCA 1840
comprising a plain sided sperm whale tooth drilled at each end and complete with coconut husk suspension rope -- the tooth 7in. (18cm.); 546g
Sold for £992
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY FIJIAN TABUA, CIRCA 1840
comprising a plain sided sperm whale tooth drilled at each end and complete with coconut husk suspension rope -- the tooth 7in. (18cm.); 546g
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)