26th Oct, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable)
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[M] A 19TH-CENTURY WHALE'S TOOTH AND BALEEN LETTER...
A 19TH-CENTURY WHALE'S TOOTH AND BALEEN LETTER OPENER
the handle comprising a small tooth inscribed between guide lines CAPtn J. ADAMS / WHALER EMMA / NEW YORK, the reverse with simple mother-of-pearl inlaid diamond shape, with serrated baleen blade with 'X' cutout near handle -- 11½in. (29cm.) overall
the handle comprising a small tooth inscribed between guide lines CAPtn J. ADAMS / WHALER EMMA / NEW YORK, the reverse with simple mother-of-pearl inlaid diamond shape, with serrated baleen blade with 'X' cutout near handle -- 11½in. (29cm.) overall
Sold for £1,488
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY WHALE'S TOOTH AND BALEEN LETTER OPENER
the handle comprising a small tooth inscribed between guide lines CAPtn J. ADAMS / WHALER EMMA / NEW YORK, the reverse with simple mother-of-pearl inlaid diamond shape, with serrated baleen blade with 'X' cutout near handle -- 11½in. (29cm.) overall
the handle comprising a small tooth inscribed between guide lines CAPtn J. ADAMS / WHALER EMMA / NEW YORK, the reverse with simple mother-of-pearl inlaid diamond shape, with serrated baleen blade with 'X' cutout near handle -- 11½in. (29cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Implacable), 26th Oct, 2011
