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465. WHALE FISHERY OF NEW ENGLAND, numbered sequence of four dramatic scenes depicting the crew of The Whaling
Bark “Kathleen” of New Bedford, Captain Jenkins actively engaged in their craft; ink, ink wash, watercolor, and white tempera on
paper in plexi-glazed dark umber brown stained wood frames with gilt slip.
Sight 22 ¾ in. x 23 ½ in. Overall 22 ¾ in. x 26 ¾ in.
2,000/3,000
466. WHALER’S BLUBBER SPADE CUTTING TOOL, 19 th century, signed Peters Cast Steel with attached section of original
pole; used to cut blubber “blankets” from the whale, traces of red paint.
Length 36 in. Width 5 in.
800/1,200
467. RARE WHALER’S MULTI-FLUKE STEEL HARPOON, 19 th century, an arrowhead with 4 toggles.
Length 28 ¼ in.
1,800/2,200
468. WHALER’S IRON CUTTING SPADE, early 19 th century, used to cut blubber “blankets” from the whale.
Length 19 ½ in. Width 3 ¾ in.
250/400
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