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517 . RARE BALEEN WALKING STICK , circa 1840 , 2-pieces joined by 28 visible brass rivets , coiled grip with 4-woven rings . Length 33 ½ in . 1,200 / 1,800
518 . SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK , mid 19 th Century , engraved with a star within a circle , floral pedestal urn , initials “ REW ” over a pinwheel , over 2 scribed hearts , over a sun . Length 14 in . 1,000 / 1,500
519 . ENGRAVED WHALEBONE BUSK , mid 19 th Century , beautifully scrimshawed corset busk exhibiting a delicate floral pattern throughout the length of the piece , heart shaped top . Length 13 ½ in . 1,200 / 1,800
520 . AMERICAN SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE WHALEBONE BUSK , circa 1840-1860 , a double arched busk with 5 finely executed scenes depicting a sailor smoking on a dock , eagle , homestead , whaleship and young lass reading a book . Height 14 in . Width 1 ¾ in . 2,500 / 3,500
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