American Polychrome Carved Wood Model of a Sperm Whale, 20th century, realistically modeled in full round with applied pectoral fins and lower jaw, inventory number 61.31 painted on the belly, mounted on two metal pins to a molded wood plinth.
Length 13 in.

Nantucket Sewing Basket, circa 1890, attributed to Andrew J. Sandsbury (1830-1902) of the South Shoal Lightship, former whaler and later the keeper of Brant Point Lighthouse, finely woven and strong round basket with opposing carved wood handles with extending staves down ¾ of the body, the interior plate with seven concentric circles.
Height 3 ½ in. Diameter 8 ½ in.