03-04-201703-04-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2985BBoston
March 4, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth with Biblical Scene

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$2,337$1,900
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2985BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth with Biblical Scene, attributed to the Banknote Engraver, 19th century, depicting Jesus at a well and a Sumerian woman giving him a drink, the images with trees in the background and inscribed "St. John chap. iv. 6. 7.," the back with a small temple on a hill, bordered by a diamond band at the top and a rope and fan design at the bottom, ht. 5 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Old chip on the base, shrinkage cracks.


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