Three Scrimshaw-decorated Whalebone Busks

Description:

Three Scrimshaw-decorated Whalebone Busks, 19th century, the first double-sided, with trees, buildings, stars, figural busts, flowers, and hearts; the second with urns of flowers, foliate devices, the initials "L.W.," and inscribed on the reverse "Mr. Josephus Pathonour/Presented to Miss L. Wit"; the third with two castle landscapes; (imperfections),lg. to 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

all with minor warping; discoloration to LW busk; castle-decorated busk mishapen.


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