American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 545
Scrimshaw Candle Holder with Mahogany Base Plate
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, mid 19th century, whalebone with carved floral decoration, remnants of old candle, 11-3/8 x 5-5/8 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Wasserman Collection; Robert Thayer American Antiques, New York City, New York; Nevermore Antiques, Dover, New Hampshire (accompanied by copy of receipt dated August 10, 2016 for $4,700); A North Carolina Private Collection
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Wasserman Collection; Robert Thayer American Antiques, New York City, New York; Nevermore Antiques, Dover, New Hampshire (accompanied by copy of receipt dated August 10, 2016 for $4,700); A North Carolina Private Collection
surface dirt, dust, and accretion, wax residue, chip to whalebone at back bottom, some glue residue at joint of base and column, some small hairlines to whalebone
