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Mid-19th Century

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK

Cartouche at center, the name mostly worn away, is surrounded by flowering plants and trees, one tree with a snake coiled around the trunk. Upper vignette depicts a spread-wing eagle above a monument flanked by American flags. The eagle holds a banner in its beak, has a red-striped shield at its breast and crossing arrows by its tail feathers. Lower vignette depicts a building with a large tower topped with American flags and a whale-form weather vane. Vignettes with arched borders. Delicate foliate vine around perimeter. Ruffled carving at top and bottom of busk.
Length 12".
Condition: Discoloration from sticker residue on reverse. No significant wear or damages noted.

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  • Provenance:
    The Collection of Michael Gill.

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