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Engraved Whaleman Baleen Busk, circa 1850, with ten cameos, inscribed on reverse: Vira Bennett, Ruth Bennit (sic), Elera, Peace, Job Length 13 in. Width 1.25 in.
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Scrimshaw Antique Whalebone Busk, 19th Century, polychromed engraved flower filled basket and geometic motifs Length 13.5 in.
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Scrimshaw Antique Whalebone Busk, 19th Century, polychromed engraved Apollo and lyre, eagle and wreath, flower filled vase Length 14 in.
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Whaleman Crafted Polychrome Scrimshaw Whalebone Busk, 19th Century, engraved with two portraits of a woman, a self portrait of the scrimshander, basket of flowers and British lions; the reverse with a clipper ship Length 13.5 in. Width 1.5 in.
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Offered: August 7, 2022
Antique Walrus Scrimshaw Busk, late 19th Century, engraved with 5 vignettes within a sawtooth border Length 10.75 in. Width 1.5 in.
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Offered: August 7, 2022
Whaleman Scrimshawed Polychrome Antique Whalebone Busk, circa 1860, engraved with a bark, bird on foliage, heart, planter with tree, 5-point stars, etc.; encompassed within a zigzag and diamond border 14.25 in. x 1.5 in.
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Offered: August 7, 2022
Scrimshaw and Polychromed Whalebone Busk “Harvest – J.W. Minor”, circa 1825-1862, depicting two whaling barks flying colors and flanking a South Pacific island and longboat out with 3 whales; The reverse with two customs houses flanking a steam-sail paddle wheeler with initials “N.S.” Note: the ship had 31 voyages, some from Nantucket Length 12.5 in. Width 1.25 in.
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Offered: April 23, 2022
Currier & Ives Print “Race for the America’s Cup at New York Nov. 9-10, 1881” depicting the race between the American yacht “Mischief” (winner), Capt. J.R. Busk of The New York Yacht Club, versus the Canadian yacht “Atlanta”, Capt. Cuthbert of The Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, “Printed in Oil Colors by Currier & Ives 115 Nassau St. New York”; matted and framed 22 in. x 29 in. Framed 28 in. x 38.5 in.
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Offered: August 8 The Marine Auction
American Scrimshawed Antique Whalebone Busk, circa 1840-1860, a double arched busk with 5 finely executed scenes depicting a sailor smoking on a dock, eagle, homestead, whaleship and young lass reading a book. Height 14 in. Width 1 ¾ in.
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Offered: August 8 The Marine Auction
Scrimshawed Baleen Busk, circa 1850, six vignettes within a sawtooth border with hearts, checker border, quatrefoil, geometrics, composed motifs, etc. Height 14 ⅜ in. Width 1 ½ in.
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