Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 194

568. TRAMP FOLK ART INLAID DOUBLE PORTRAIT FRAME, late 19 th Century, with nautical star and diamond inlaid
inner border, Masonic symbol, life ring and 3-masted ship carvings, all surrounded by interlocking “crown of thorns” border.
16 in. x 21 in. 1,200/1,500
569. WHALEMAN MADE MAHOGANY AND WHALE
IVORY CUTLERY TRAY, 19 th Century, inlaid with ivory
ship’s anchor and initials “E.C.” Length 15 in. Width 9 ½ in.
500/700
571. WHALEMAN MADE INLAID WALNUT
CUTLERY TRAY, circa 1850, inlaid with whale ivory hearts,
diamond and quarter fans on whalebone feet. Height 2 ½ in.
Width 13 ½ in. Depth 8 in. 200/400
570. FANCIFULLY CARVED WHALE IVORY AND
WOOD WALKING STICK, 19 th century, the tapered ivory
grip is capped by a wood disc and the surface carved in low
relief with three oblong reserves (one of a standing officer and
two of flower-filled urns) bordered by rows of concentric drill
holes; the wood shaft is carved in high relief with flowering
and fruiting vines uniting the three registers of figures, viz.,
Adam and Eve, an angel holding a shield, and a deep-sea diver
wearing an atmospheric suit with helmet and weighted boots and
wielding a sword as he battles a giant squid; copper heel.
Length 35 ½ in. 1,000/1,200
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