*25. LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF BOLDLY ENGRAVED

SCRIMSHAW TEETH...KING AND QUEEN OF THE SEA. I've had a cou-

ple of pieces by this artist before but this pair, far and away, are the best

examples I ever had. Examples of his work

illustrated pages 6 & 75 in Flayderman's

"Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders". Nice full

shaped teeth measuring 7"l. x 3"w. One tooth

with female riding on the back of a Dolphin

with caption above "THE QUEEN OF THE SEA".

Reverse with port/stern view of a large

American naval ship. Other with semi-clad

bearded male standing by several fish while holding a trident on a pole with large

flag having caption "THE KING OF THE SEA". Reverse with very large port view of an American naval ship. I

believe the the figures to represent the mythological characters Amphitrite/Salacia and Poseidon/Neptune.

Both teeth mounted on quality 19th century teak bases that were hollowed out on underside so they could

be weighted with lead. Condition of everything very fine. Great age color throughout. The pair

sold

*26. BRASS BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOL, CIRCA 1790. Handsome quality gun with 7 3/4" barrel that

has some engraving on top. Also stamped with, circa 1790, barrel proof

mark of a crown over crossed keys. Lock with maker name "I Parr".

Wood stock with inset silver stringing at rear of the barrel. Engraved

brass furniture including butt tang, trigger guard, ramrod sleeves, side

plate and escutcheon. Overall length 13 1/2". Condition fine. This

maker marking denotes the work of John Parr, Liverpool who worked

pre 1795.

3275.00

*27. RARE CIVIL WAR ERA ENVELOPE WITH WHALING SCENE AND A

VIEW OF BOSTON. 3"h. x 5 1/2"w. Entire upper half printed in color with left

side depicting a whaling scene with ship and two longboats that are Sperm

whaling. One boat being capsized by whale. Below is inscription "Bay State

Patriots/MOTTO/We live for the Union/We die for the Union/We will uphold the

Union". To the right is a panoramic view of Boston and its harbor. Below it is

title "BOSTON". Lower left has printer's name "Charles Maginus, 12 Frankfort

St. N.Y." Condition fine. Great amount of color in both scenes. I have never seen this patriotic cover before.

Would look great mixed in with a scrimshaw display.

sold

*28. SIGNED EBONY OCTANT. Length of flat brass index arm 13". Double peep

sight with pivoting shade. Three movable shades, two horizon glasses and a back-

sight. Ivory scale, vernier, blank name plate and note

pad on back of frame. Signed on index arm "W. & S.

JONES/30 Holborn London". Stepped case with old

paint that has some designs and initials showing

through. Condition very good noting that there is a small whale engraved on the rear

notepad that probably isn't contemporary to the instrument. It can be easily removed

if so desired. This well known firm owned by William and Samuel Jones operated at

Holborn under that name from 1791-1859 even though William died in 1831. This

instrument dates circa 1830.

sold

*29. AMERICAN TOGGLE HARPOON WITH NEW BEDFORD MAKER MARKINGS AND VESSEL NAME.

One side of head with deep stamped letters "J.D.D." and hand cut letters "BK ROUS". Overall length 32 1/2".

Open cone, that is forged integral to shaft, still

retains old tarred marline wrapping. Condition

very good. James D. Driggs was in business under

his own name from 1876 until 1902 when he retired. The New Bedford bark Rousseau was active from 1863-

1888. A nicely marked piece of American whalecraft.

sold

30. MARINE AUCTION CATALOG. Richard Bourne, Hyannis, MA, March 20, 1984.

sold