08-08-201508-08-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 8, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Teeth

Sell one like this
$1,046$850
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2838MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 08, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Two Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Teeth, late 19th century, a small tooth decorated on each side with a fashionably dressed woman, the other decorated with a child and a hoop under crossed branches, ht. 4 1/4, 5 1/4 in., respectively.
Estimate $400-600


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