Rafael Osona's Annual Auction Catalog 2019 2016 | Page 54

167. SAILOR SCRIMSHANDED POLYCHROME AND RIVET
DECORATED WHALEBONE CORSET BUSK, American, 19th century,
engraved with a Federal eagle spread winged above initials “A.H.”, a frigate
and the Boston State House, within copper rivet border and heart and star
motifs, respectively, at the ends. Length 12 ½ in. Width 2 ¼ in.
Provenance: Nina Hellman, Nantucket, MA

168. WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, 19th century, crown terminal, half
round handle pierced with two hearts and a lozenge. Length 6 ½ in.
Provenance: Rafael Osona Auctions, Nantucket, MA 16 August 1997, Lot 19

169. WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, 19th century, fluted shaft, stepped
square wheel mount and terminal with abalone inlaid dot, delicate wheel.
Length 6 in.
Provenance: Nina Hellman, Nantucket, MA

170. ARCHITECTURAL WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, 19th
century, polyhedron terminal with abalone inlay and pivoting ring handle.
Length 6 ¾ in.
Provenance: Rafael Osona Auctions, Nantucket, MA 7 August 1999, Lot 275

171. SAILOR SCRIMSHANDED WHALEBONE CORSET BUSK,
19th century, engraved with flag draped obelisk over tower with weathervane,
palm trees, crowns, conjoined hearts and Lady Liberty. Length 14 ½ in.
Provenance: Richard A Bourne, Hyannis, MA 15 November 1991, Lot 88

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