Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 176

518. SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1840, yellow patina, the recto depicts two whale ships (one cutting-in) on a pod of whales with 2 boats out and 9 whales, vertical waves; the verso with an aggressive eagle in flight clutching the American flag, above 2 ships on the ocean, “E. Pluribus Unum” engraved above. Length 5 ½ in. Width 2 ½ in. 3,000/5,000 519. ASSORTMENT OF 15 BONE AND IVORY TURNED NAPKIN RINGS, circa 1840-1860. 200/300 171 Rafael Osona Auctions