*39. "SPERM WHALING" is the caption below an active whaling scene depicted on this 19th century

scrimshaw tooth. Am quite positive this is the work of battle engraver

artisan. Long, narrow tooth that measures 8 1/4" x 2 1/4" max width.

Front with detailed whaling scene having two ships in background and

six whaleboats actively engaged in

Sperm whaling. One longboat being

stove sending men overboard. A

few other whales in sea within red

coloring. One whale with waif flag. Water with light blue/green coloring.

Reverse with beautifully rendered nocturnal scene depicting vessels

passing lighthouse in violent sea. Dark sky with dramatic lightning

bolts depicted. Caption below "EDDYSTONE LIGHT HOUSE". Condition excellent. Very desirable subject mat-

ter and as always superb workmanship by this artisan.

SOLD

*40. STERLING SILVER SNUFF BOX DECORATED WITH WHALING SCENE. Oval

shaped measuring 2 3/4"l. x 2" w. Top border that frames lid decorated in relief

with foliate designs. Hinged lid beautifully chased to form whaling scene with three

ships and longboat with men harpooning a spouting whale. Has three hallmarks on

bottom and another on lid within the water. Likely Dutch late 19th or early 20th

century. Condition excellent. Professional quality workmanship.

SOLD

*41. RARE WHALEBONE JEWELRY BOX from Barbara Johnson collection, sale #4,

lot 476. All whalebone construction including entire drawer and single piece interior shelf that is the full

size of the box interior. All corners dovetailed and other joints

fastened using silver pins. 8 5/8"l. x 4 3/4" w. x 3 3/8" tall. Top and

bottom made from single pieces of panbone. Hinged lid with mirror on

inside that is held in place with whalebone side mouldings that are

inlaid with diamond shaped pieces of abalone shell. Appears to have

had two other half round mouldings, at top and bottom of mirror, that

are now missing. Likely had a few narrow dividers inside that are also

gone. Condition overall excellent having just few age cracks and small

sliver of bone missing from back rear edge where pins pass through.

Blank silver nameplate inset into top. Drawer front, base of lid and

top edge of lower section all decorated with incised lines. Very well

made and quite heavy. A rare and quite unique piece of 19th century American scrimshaw.

12,500.00

*42. "TORREY'S U.S. NAVY RAZOR STROP" are the bold markings that surround a vignette depicting a

sailor standing by a ship's capstan. All printed on a

deep red label that is affixed to the top of a long case

that stores shaving gear. Entire interior of slip case

removable for access to sharpening material. Also fitted

with a tin drawer that has a wood front with brass

knob. Still contains the original straight razor with full

markings "The Torrey Razor Co/Worcester, Mass/USA".

Overall length 14" x 1 1/2" wide. Over the years we have had just a few of these with this one by far being in

the best condition of all. The J. R. Torrey Razor Company of Worcester was established in 1858. These sets

typically bought at ship's stores by Civil War sailors.

285.00

*43. U.S. NAVY ROPE KNIFE. Typical navy issue with 4" long, square tipped, blade with deep stamped mark-

ing "UNITED STATES NAVY". Also marked by maker

"ALFRED/WILLIAMS/SHEFFIELD/ENGLAND". Stag

handles and copper lanyard bail. Length open 8

1/4" plus bail. Condition good with nice full blade

that has typical surface pitting scattered through-

out. Nice age wear and patina on handle slabs.

Looks like pivot pin was replaced at some point but mechanism works fine having strong spring action.

Likely dates from Spanish American War era.

SOLD

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