1st May, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia')
157
[M] Ø A RARE SAILOR WORK EROTIC...
˜Ø A RARE SAILOR WORK EROTIC SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1830
worked over both sides, the obverse depicting a two-decked warship with American eagle over with banner title E Pluribus Unum; the reverse with a lady of fashion bare breasted and hitching her skirts to reveal herself -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high; 399g
worked over both sides, the obverse depicting a two-decked warship with American eagle over with banner title E Pluribus Unum; the reverse with a lady of fashion bare breasted and hitching her skirts to reveal herself -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high; 399g
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
˜Ø A RARE SAILOR WORK EROTIC SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH, CIRCA 1830
worked over both sides, the obverse depicting a two-decked warship with American eagle over with banner title E Pluribus Unum; the reverse with a lady of fashion bare breasted and hitching her skirts to reveal herself -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high; 399g
worked over both sides, the obverse depicting a two-decked warship with American eagle over with banner title E Pluribus Unum; the reverse with a lady of fashion bare breasted and hitching her skirts to reveal herself -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high; 399g
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Britannia'), 1st May, 2018
