380 A. Nantucket Whale Ivory and Whalebone Swift, circa 1840-1850, a striking ivory polychromed “C” form table clamp from a cross-cut section of a sperm whale tooth, similar adjusting rings, large whalebone cage from a whalebone shaft and long multi-turned and scribed finial. Length 24 in.
380 B. Wide Polychromed Whalebone Busk, circa 1860, engraved on both sides, the central panel depicts a sperm whale flanked by ocean views of a steam-sail ship and Neptune on a chariot, the reverse with 5 vignettes, the top engraved with Christ on the cross, above Adam and Eve with serpent and tree, above a Chinese pagoda, above Lady Hope, above arrows with harp, signed W.M. Wells. Length 15 ½ in.
380 C. French Whalebone Scrimshawed Busk, circa 1850, a heart shaped grip, the busk depicts The Garden of Love, with Aphrodite in the Barge of Beauty, drawn by doves and attended by a group of cupids armed with arrows. Length 15 ½ in.
380 D. Whalebone Red and Green Polychromed Busk, circa 1840-1860, engraved with floral urns, peacock and cross flanked by laurel leaf columns and double arched grip. Length 12 in.
380 E. Miniature Whale Ivory Pie Crimper, circa 1840, reeded openwork handle with solid zigzag wheel. Length 4 ½ in.
380 F. Infant’s Whalebone Jingle Bell, Teething Ring, and Whistle Toy, circa 1840. Length 4 in.
380 G. Ancient Scrimshawed Whale Tooth, depicting an archer on a deer. Length 3 in.
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