10-04-200310-04-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2223Boston
October 4, 2003 10:00 AMCalender
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Whalebone and Marine Ebony Canine Walking Stick

Sell one like this
$588$500
Auction: Sale #2223 - 2223Location: BostonDate / Time: October 04, 2003 10:00AM

Description:

Whalebone and Marine Ebony Canine Walking Stick, late 19th century, the L-shaped marine ebony handle carved at base with the face of a dog, on whale bone shaft, lg. 36 1/2 in.

Note: The carving depicts the dog "Rover," owned by a sailor named Johnny Jones. Rover was the mascot to Jones's whaling ship which went to New Zealand c. 1880. Purportedly, one day while hauling in a large whale, Rover slipped on blubber, fell overboard, and, alas, was drowned. Jones was so distraught that he took a piece of bone from that very whale, and used it in crafting this stick.
Estimate $800-900

Keywords

Johnny Jones, sailor , Ebony Canine Walking Stick, New Zealand