Rafael Osona's Annual Auction Catalog 2019 2016 | Page 122

444. SAILOR SCRIMSHANDED DOLPHIN JAW, 19th
century, the right and left halves of the mandible engraved,
respectively, with figure of Jack Tar standing aboard ship, a
view of two warships beyond, and his sweetheart wearing an
elaborate gown and framed by a curtain, in wood stand.
Length 13 in. Width 6 in. Depth 2 in.

447. SAILOR SCRIMSHANDED POLYCHROME
SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1850, small wrap around
pictorial, a sperm whale above several ships coming and going
from an American armory and village with an American flag above
a spread-winged eagle and shield, liberty banner, crossed American
and 1st Navy Jack flags above drums, the verso with a fully rigged
American whaler on a sawtooth border. Height 5 in.

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445. CARVED EXOTIC WOOD LOVE TOKEN SEAM
RUBBER, 19th century, the handle ornated with patterns of
parallel and concentric lines, the ends of the triangular blade are
carved with stylized hearts enclosing the letters “H” and “W”,
respectively, the pommel is inscribed with a Maltese cross.
Length 4 ¾ in.
446. CARVED WHALEBONE SEAM RUBBER, 19th
century, nicely elaborated handle with polyhedral finial inlaid
with abalone diamond. Length 4 ½ in.

448. NUDE FEMALE CARVED WHALEBONE
BODKIN, 19th century, incised coiffure and features,
contrasting anatomical details. Length 4 ¼ in.
449. CARVED WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER,
19th century, polyhedral finial, tapering octagonal handle,
U-shaped support with large and small zigzag jagging wheels.
Length 6 ¼ in.