*123. INLAID PIE CRIMPER WITH CLENCHED FIST. Entire handle and wheel arms carved from a single

piece of whale ivory. Center section inset with eight

pieces of mother of pearl, baleen and abalone shell. Very

end with quality carving of a fist that is clenching a silver

ring. Below hand is nicely detailed shirt cuff that is

carved with multiple tight pleats. 1 5/8" diameter serrated

whale ivory wheel. Overall length 7 1/4" plus silver ring. Condition excel-

lent. Good age patina. Circa 1840-50. Has custom display stand.

4275.00

*124. RARE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, PAIR OF WOOLWORK PICTURES DEPICTING AMERICAN WHALE -

SHIPS. One shows port view of whaleship at sea with all sails flying. Her three

longboats shown and large American flag is flying off

stern. Other shows the ship with Sperm Whale along

side and cutting stage lowered with two men working

while large blanket of blubber is being hoisted on board.

Large American flag flys off stern. 13 1/2" x 18" plus

their original, 2 3/4" wood frames with liners. Condition

of each excellent. Exact pair illustrated pages 292-293 in

Flayderman's book "Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders". Also illustrated page 157 in Klamkin's "Marine

Antiques". I have never come across or heard about any other authentic, 19th century, woolwork picture that

depicts an American whaleship. Important whaling related items as well as being great pieces of American

folk art. The pair

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*125. SUPERB QUALITY EBONY OCTANT WITH EXTRA IVORY INLAYS. Signed in

fancy script on flat index arm "Thomas Broderick 1790". Overall length of arm 18 1/4".

Eyepiece with double peep holes and pivoting cover. Two horizon glasses, a backsight

and three movable shades. Top mounted tangent screw for fine adjustment of ivory

vernier. Ivory scale, blank nameplate, pencil, notepad and three unusual diamond inlays

in frame. Original stepped case with fine trade label. Also affixed to inner lid is meticu-

lously hand written set of directions for using a sextant. Above directions is a fine draw-

ing of a sextant. Condition of everything about

mint with all brass retaining original lacquer

finish. Probably saw very little use and just sat

stored somewhere. Unable to find any listing for Thomas Broderick so it is most likely he was the owner. It

would be near impossible to find a better example of this type octant. A real beauty.

sold

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*126. PROFUSELY ENGRAVED PAIR OF SCRIMSHAW TEETH BY A HIGHLY SKILLED ARTISAN. Each

tooth measures 6 1/2"l. x 3"w. Very charming scenes with one tooth depicting a sailor

releasing a bird that has an envelope in its beak. Other tooth shows female with arms

out stretched to receive letter being delivered by the bird. The

sailor is on a tropical island with his ship in the background. The

female is in the countryside with a basket at her feet. Both

scenes completely surrounded in foliate, bow and scroll motifs.

Reverse of sailor tooth with stbd view of ship that is entirely sur-

rounded by foliate and floral designs. Reverse of female tooth has

small country home that is also completely framed with fancy

designs matching other tooth. The open end of each tooth was

custom fitted, during the period, with padded cushions that were probably for pins as it is likely these teeth

were gifts from the sailor to his spouse. A fascinating pair of 19th century teeth by a very accomplished

engraver who really wanted to showcase his skills. The pair

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*127. BRASS CASED SMALL BOAT COMPASS. 3 1/4" diameter brass housing with

removable, friction fitting, lid. 3" dry compass card with maker's name "Made by

Spencer & Co. 111 Minories London". The Spencer firm is listed as having worked at

the 111 Minories address from 1840-70. Condition fine.

sold