Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 240

728. AMERICAN SCRIMSHAWED WHALEBONE BUSK, circa 1850, the obverse engraved with a village scene, American
flag and letter “M”, with Barbara Johnson “Delector in Balaenis” sticker on verso. Length 12 ¼ in. Width 1 3/8 in. 800/1,200
729. NANTUCKET MADE WHALEBONE AND WHALE IVORY ROLLING PIN, circa 1840, pin turned of whalebone
with finely turned whale ivory step down and incised wax filled scribe line end caps. Length 15 in. 1,000/1,500
730. THREE WHALEMAN WHALE IVORY, BONE AND STEEL TOOLS, circa 1840, the 1st with a multi-turned and
scribed handle initialed, “A.S.C.”, with a steel rod pinned within the handle extending to a flattened edge, the 2 nd a steel auger with an
ivory handle initialed, “N.CH…”, the 3rd a whalebone turned and tapering utensil, reeded and scribed. Lengths 5 ½ in. to 12 ½ in.
300/500
731. WHALEMAN MADE WHALEBONE ROPE FID, circa 1850, with later sailor rope work decoration. Length 15 in.
400/600
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