Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 237

718. WHALER SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1850, depicting a well-dressed young lady standing on a checkered carpet., with painted black hair and boots. Height 5 in. Width 2 in. 600/900 719. WHALER SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1870, a male and female standing together, she attracted by something behind her, his eyes fixed on her and holding back a note. Height 6 in. Width 2 ¾ in. 600/900 720. SCRIMSHAWED WHALE TOOTH STORAGE CONTAINER, circa 1860-1870, with wraparound scenes of a young lady holding a rose extending over to a whaling scene with 3 vessels and 2 whales. The base with a pierced wood cap with plug. Height 4 ¼ in. 1,000/1,500 Rafael Osona Auctions 232