Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - The Age of Oak - 14th January 2025
Lot 264
A GEORGE III BALEEN SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW STAY BUSK
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £227
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Description
A GEORGE III BALEEN SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW STAY BUSK
LATE 18TH CENTURY
carved with a heart and arrows, the initials 'MH', the Union Flag, love birds carrying a letter and a ring, a compass, potted plant, an anchor and and two rondels, possibly witches marks
39.8cm long