Antique Walrus Scrimshaw Busk, late 19th Century
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.
Whaleman Scrimshawed Polychrome Antique Whalebone Busk, circa 1860
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.
Scrimshaw and Polychromed Whalebone Busk “Harvest – J.W. Minor”, circa 1825-1862
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.
Currier & Ives Print “Race for the America’s Cup at New York Nov. 9-10, 1881”
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.
American Scrimshawed Antique Whalebone Busk, circa 1840-1860
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.
Scrimshawed Baleen Busk, circa 1850
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.
Scrimshaw Whalebone Busk, mid 19th Century
Offered: August 8 The Marine Auction
Scrimshaw Whalebone Busk, mid 19th Century, engraved with a star within a circle, floral pedestal urn, initials “REW” over a pinwheel, over 2 scribed hearts, over a sun. Length 14 in.
Engraved Whalebone Busk, mid 19th Century
Offered: August 8 The Marine Auction
Engraved Whalebone Busk, mid 19th Century, beautifully scrimshawed corset busk exhibiting a delicate floral pattern throughout the length of the piece, heart shaped top. Length 13 ½ in.
Fine Polychrome and Scrimshawed Antique Whalebone Busk, circa 1860
Offered: August 8 The Marine Auction
Fine Polychrome and Scrimshawed Antique Whalebone Busk, circa 1860, engraved with 3 red and green potted plants, decorative bands and twin flowering hearts. Length 12 in.
Two 19th Century Baleen Busks
Offered: October 10, 2020
Two 19th Century Baleen Busks, one signed B. Bert, the other with 8 sections, engraved with trees, stars, trellis, and pinwheels, with a floral boarder. Length 13 in. and 11.5 in.
