Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 230

693. WHALEMAN MADE WHALE IVORY AND TORTOISESHELL PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, exceptional ivory Greek key wheel pinned to an ivory spoke, 3-tine fork, the handle inlaid with tortoiseshell teardrops and dots. The crimper originally had a 4-tine fork, 1-tine is missing. Length 7 ½ in. Wheel Diameter 1 ¾ in. 1,200-1,800 694. WHALER MADE WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, the hollow v-formed grip with eyelet trim, supporting a 3-tine fork, swivel knife, a solid zigzag wheel pinned to a bird head. The end cap with a pierced pinwheel. Length 7 in. 1,200/1,800 695. WALRUS IVORY, TORTOISESHELL, ABALONE INLAID PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, zigzag wheel pinned to a block and shaped handle with baleen spacer. Length 5 in. 300/500 225 Rafael Osona Auctions