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Lot 311
Sale 5543 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Apr 17, 2013
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$500 -
800
Price Realized
$950
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two scrimshawed items
The first a walrus tusk inscribed, "Captain A. Morris. Barque-Indian 1830" with map of Massachusetts, ship, whaling scene, Captain's head, mermaid and flag; the second, an ivory letter opener with handle in the shape of a walrus head.
16 1/2 in. and 12 1/2 in.