Furniture, Works of Art & Tribal Art - Two Day Sale - 2nd July 2013
Lot 272
An ivory scrimshaw ball
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £60
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Description
An ivory scrimshaw ball, decorated with a three masted schooner, signed 'John R. Kirkman', the base inset a Victorian silver fourpence, 1¾in (4.4cm) diameter, a carved bone marrow scoop, a bronze Wellington medallion commemorating the Cinque Ports banquet, 1839 and an elecroplated mounted rabbit's foot. (4)