*222. POLYCHROME COLORED SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. One side with full standing

portrait of a young girl wearing typical, 19th century, little girl's dress. She is also

wearing a long necklace and a red ribbon in her hair. Reverse with wonderful depic-

tion of a good looking young couple dancing. He is dressed in formal attire and she

is wearing a very attractive evening dress. Almost solid tooth that measures 6 1/4"l. x

2 1/4"w. Condition very fine. Terrific age patina throughout. Circa 1860. A great quali-

ty scrimshaw tooth.

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223. "SCRIMSHAW AND SCRIMSHANDERS"....DELUXE EDITION WITH IMPOR -

TANT INSCRIPTION AND LETTER. By E. Norman Flayderman, 1972. No. 96 0f

1000. Contains three extra plates and has slip case. First page with handwritten

inscription by author to Richard Bourne in appreciation for his assistance on the project. Signed

and dated April, 1972. Also has separate full page letter dated April 14, 1972 from Norm to Dick again thank-

ing him for his help with book. Condition overall very good having few scuffs on slip cover illustration and

slight discoloration from UV exposure. Scarce and desirable edition and especially interesting with affiliation

of these two scrimshaw legends.

495.00

*224. 19TH CENTURY WOOLWORK PICTURE OF AN AMERICAN SHIP.

Nicely executed example depicting port view of American ship that is flying an

American flag and a long pennant atop main mast. Gun ports shown so likely is

an American naval vessel. 13 1/2" x 17 1/2" plus wood frame. Overall size 18 1/2"

x 22 3/4". Nicely done using the chain stitch technique as opposed to more com-

monly seen running stitch method. Condition overall excellent with strong colors

that are nicely toned from age. Excellent nautical folk art. Rare to find woolies of

American origin.

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*225. LARGE WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER. Measures 9 1/2"l. with 2" diameter serrated wheel. 1 1/4"

wide flat handle with ornately carved edges and pierce carved center

depicting heart, diamond and clubs motif. Section that holds wheel also

carved integral with a four tined fork. Condition excellent. Deep, desir-

able age patina. Exact piece illustrated pg. 180 in book "The Decorative

Arts and Crafts of Nantucket".

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*226. SHIP IN A BOTTLE WITH ORIGINAL FANCY DISPLAY STAND. Over the years

have had several examples by this artisan who, I believe, worked in the Wales area of

England in the early 1900's. 11" long green tinted bottle almost completely filled with

very detailed four-mast-barque that has blue hull and simulated gun ports. Rigging all

done with artists trade mark bead blocks. Off aft mast she flies signal flags and Union

Jack. Flying from other masts are house flags and pennant with vessel name "Gladys".

Bottle nicely fitted into original wood fretwork stand. Condition overall excellent. Artist

often used variations of this type stand which, due to their overall delicacy had low sur-

vival rates. This one quite good having just few tiny details chipped off. Original varnish

finish now with crackelure throughout. A very nice example.

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*227. WONDERFUL 19TH CENTURY FIGUREHEAD OF A YOUNG MIDSHIPMAN. Very nice-

ly carved in a very displayable size measuring 36" tall. He is wearing his deep

blue, 3/4 length jacket, white pants and a collared white shirt with blue kerchief

and gilt pin. His right arm and hand is at his side and under his left armpit is a

book that was likely a navigational log which midshipmen were expected to

keep. He is standing on a portion of scroll and leaf carving where it attached to

vessel. Condition overall excellent retaining a nice mix of original and old

repaint. Just a delightful depiction of a handsome young sailor. Unusual and

very desirable subject matter in figurehead carving.

34,500.00

228. MARINE AUCTION CATALOG. Richard Bourne Company, Hyannis MA,

February 27, 1990.

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