Whale or sperm whale bone cup-and-ball game with cord A deck craft in the scrimshaw tradition, made by whalers to pass the time during periods of inactivity on deck. England, 19th century. Height: 16 cm Base has been reattached.
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Estimate
€80 - €100
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32%
Whale or sperm whale bone cup-and-ball game with cord
A deck craft in the scrimshaw tradition, made by whalers to pass the time during periods of inactivity on deck.
England, 19th century.
Height: 16 cm
Base has been reattached.
Sale
Thursday 26 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris