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Precious Objects — Art+Object




Auction House: Art+Object
Number of lots recorded: 3
Lots with images: 3
Prices available: 3
Category: Precious Objects




Lot Description Price Image
*** A Large scrimshaw whale’s tooth, New Zealand/Australia; 19th century engraved with an image of the three masted whaling ship ‘Pacific’ and compass points formed by intersecting harpoons inscribed 28th January 1860, Captain Sherburd, reverse inscribed with a poem which reads Sudden death to our best friends. Success to their killers Long life to our Sailors’ wives And greasy luck to the whalers.… ***
*** French 17th century ecclesiastical candle stand with green and black painted finish with scrolling supports on a platform base. Height 128 cm ***
*** A good decorative English papier mache lacquer wall shelf, the shelf supported on two hand painted Royal lions. Height 360mm ***

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