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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Offered: August 8-9, 2020
Sold for $1,220 Whaler Made Schrimshawed Whale Bone Busk, circa 1850, scalloped top with ebony dots inlay above a floral urn, full portrait of a fashionable lady, whaling bark in full sail, “Elizabeth”, with flowers. Each panel framed with decorative motifs. Length 13 ¾ in. Width 1 ½ in.
Offered: August 8-9, 2020
Sold for $732 American Scrimshawed Whalebone Busk, circa 1850, the front engraved with a village scene, American flag and letter “M”, with Barbara Johnson “Delector in Balaenis” sticker on reverse. Length 12 ¼ in. Width 1 3/8 in.
