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Rare Pair Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk With Seals, American Ship, Etc.
Estimate:
$3,500 - $5,500
Starting Bid:
$1,750
Sold
$1,700
Live Auction
The Anthony Athanas Collection, 04/22/23
Description
Rare pair of antique scrimshaw walrus tusks depicting whales, three-masted ships flying American flags, 'Hare of the Sea', marbled seal, grey seal, common seal of Scotland, seal of Lepechin, Felid seal, etc., monogrammed at base, 28" L. Provenance: Private Collection of Anthony Athanas, restaurateur.
