Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 189

552. AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW LARGE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1850, engraved on both sides, the obverse view encompassing most of this 8-inch tooth is engraved with a fully rigged bark flying the American flag, the verso with a full-length portrait of a lady. Height 8 in. Width 3 ½ in. 8,000/12,000 553. WHALER MADE WHALE IVORY NAUGHTY LEG PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, the leg and scrolls carved from a single whale tooth, open zigzag wheel, three-tine fork, and swivel hanging hook applied. Length 7 ¼ in. 2,500/3,500 554. WHALER MADE WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, a solid zigzag wheel pinned to an open-work section with a three-tine fork (one tine as is), joined to a pistol form grip. Length 7 in. 1,200/2,000 Rafael Osona Auctions 184