Rafael Osona's Annual Auction Catalog 2019 2016 | Page 53

164. PAIR OF SAILOR
SCRIMSHANDED
POLYCHROME SPERM
WHALE TEETH, 19th century,
engraved with a French and
a British frigate, respectively,
each beneath a crescent moon
and three mariner’s stars, on
rosewood stands. Length 4 ½ in.
and 4 ¼ in.
Provenance:
Sotheby’s Barbara Johnson Sale
Vol. IV, 16 December 1983, Lot 106
Paul Madden, Sandwich, MA
Purported found on Martha’s
Vineyard
Exhibited:
Smithsonian Institution
U.S. Capitol Building

165. SAILOR MADE MINIATURE CHEST OF
DRAWERS, 2nd half of the 19th century, fashioned of Hawaiian
Koa wood, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and fitted with whale
ivory knob pulls and bun feet, in two sections, the two drawer
case with scrolled crest is detachable. Height 17 in. Width 11 ¾
in. Depth 8 in.
Provenance: Rafael Osona Auctions, August 6th 1994, Lot 171

166. WHALEBONE INLAID ROSEWOOD CUTLERY
BOX, 19th century, of rectangular form with carrying handle
flanked by two hinged covers, inlaid with eating utensils and
opening over a tapered case.
Height 17 ¾ in. Length 15 in. Width 10 ¼ in.
Provenance: Rafael Osona Auctions, Nantucket, MA 19 August 1995
Lot 75

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