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36. SMALL ROUND OPEN NANTUCKET BASKET, ATTRIBUTED TO CAPTAIN ANDREW J. SANDSBURY (1830-
1902), fine patina with multiple carved and scribed concentric circles in base. Height 2 ¾ in. Diameter 7 ½ in.
37. CARVED WHALEBONE SEAM RUB, circa 1850, wedge top with shaped paneled and ring carved stem ending in a
polyhedron grip with abalone inlay. Length 4 ½ in.
38. SAILOR-MADE AMERICAN STEP-DOWN MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS, late 19 th century, carved and
pierced whalebone backsplash, shaped apron with applied heart and turned pulls; each drawer trimmed in whale ivory line edge.
Height 9 ½ in. Width 8 ½ in. Depth 5 ½ in.
39. NAVAL CAT O’ NINE TAILS, 19 th century, knotted cords issue from macramé handle with brass swivel trigger snap.
Length 27 in.
40. WHALEMAN MADE WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850, zig-zag solid wheel pinned to a single carved and
pierced ivory spoke, handle, and feather-like end. The handle is hollowed out and pierced with six hearts and spurs, and the end is
pierced with a cross, two hearts flanked by six diamonds and spurs. Length 6 in.
41. SAILOR SCRIMSHANDED BALEEN DITTY BOX, circa 1840-1860, of “six-fingered” oval design, with mahogany-
veneered pine top; the sides of the box are delicately engraved with a continuous townscape and views of the upper masts of ships in
the harbor with American and other flags; pine bottom. Height 2 ¼ in. Length 8 in.
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