Description:
Pair of Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth with Portraits of Women, 19th century, polychrome decoration, one with a portrait of a woman feeding a lamb on one side and a portrait of woman in a dark gown above a border of roses on the other; one with an image of a girl skipping rope on one side and a portrait of woman in a striped gown above a border of roses on the other, ht. to 6 7/8 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Both tips chipped, short shrinkage cracks in the bases.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224