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Lot 547

Two Ivory and Horn Scrimshaw Powder Flasks

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Current Bid
$550

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American, 19th century, ivory, horn, and wood construction, comprising: ovoid cylindrical example with scrimshaw eagle, urn, "E Pluribus Unum" banner, and three mast sailing ship with banner "Ship Albion Fairhaven",  (Massachusetts) threaded screw on stopper with carved fist form finial with date "1842", 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/8 in.; almond shaped example with carved roundel and geometric banding, two horn side panels with scrimshaw sailing ship and floral urn motifs, segmented threaded screw on stopper, brass side rings, 4 x 2-1/8 x 1 in.

Provenance: A North Carolina Private Collection

Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

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A North Carolina Private Collection

surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches, stoppers functional at time of inspection, some minor cracks and pitting to surfaces