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545. CHINESE EXPORT OIL ON CANVAS “PORTRAIT
OF THE XIPHIAS ANCHORED IN PORT, MASTER
JOHN MORRIS” (1857-1962), mid 19 th century, with legend
lower mid-center Xiphias J. Morris, in molded lemon gilt
frame.18 in. x 23 in. Overall 24 in. x 29 in. 3,000-5,000
546. CHINESE EXPORT OIL ON CANVAS “PORTRAIT
OF THE XIPHIAS ON THE OPEN SEAS, MASTER
JOHN MORRIS” (1857-1862), mid 19th century, with legend
lower mid-center Xiphias J. Morris, in molded lemon gilt
frame.18 in. x 23 in. Overall 24 in. x 29. 3,000/5,000
547. FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR MINIATURE
STRAW-WORK CYLINDER DESK, circa 1800, rectangular
hinged top concealing a removable tray with two covered
compartments above a roll-top exposing a drawer and 2 lidded
compartments, a drawer at the base; 4 carved bone pulls, 4 feet
and a diamond escutcheon, completely overlaid with intricate
straw-work throughout the interior and exterior.
Height 10 ½ in. Width 9 in. Depth 6 in. 1,800/2,200
548. ANTIQUE WEATHERED SPERM WHALE JAWBONE, lower right side panbone and tooth sockets.
Length 13 ft. 2 in. Width of panbone 24 in. 4,000/6,000
Provenance: Estate of Jack Magee, Quincy, Massachusetts
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