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Whalebone Scrimshaw Carved
Needle Holder...in shape of pistol
19th Century

With threaded barrel for long sail-maker's sewing needles.
A nearly identical example is published on page 116 of Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders-Whalers and Whalemen by Norm Flayderman. The tip of hammer-thumb-piece is missing with all else fine. (Length: 8-inches.)

$1,595

492-60

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Elaborate Sailor Rope-Work
Picture Frame
Anonymous
First-Half 20th century

Rope macrame frame, seven rows ending in oval mat around oil painting of ship under full sail with trees in foreground, beneath painting is a macrame lover's knot, four strips of macrame from each corner to the mat have painted macrame rosettes mounted on them and there is a similar rosette at the top of the frame, mounted onto a wooden backing covered with heavy canvas. (24.5-inches x 21-inches overall.)

$2,750

801-1

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A Fine Swift
Whale Bone and Whale Ivory Mounts

This 19th century example is beautifully crafted of mahogany and ebony; all pieces including the outstanding barrel clamp mount are beautifully turned. The bone and ivory shaft collars and shaft clamp are also turned and carved. Overall length: 28.25-inches.

$4,250

393-6

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Compass in Painted Box
Found in New York State
Circa 1840

The painted case with wire-hinged lid is in wonderful surface. This non-commercial effort features radial lines laid out by hand, with compass points cut from printed document and applied...the vane retains bluing. In excellent condition, measuring 1.5-inches high, 4-inches wide and 3.5-inches deep.

$1,250

424-35

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Painted Swift
Ex Paul and Margaret Weld Collection

Green, blue, black and red decoration against chrome yellow; the turned dish finial with molded decoration painted red, yellow and green.
Dimensions: 22.5-inches high, 23-inch diameter.

$1,575

510-3

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