Engraved (whale?) bone with nautical image featuring the American flag, anchor, canon and Star-of-David with initial letters within. Height: 2.25 inches.
AUCTION 63 |
Thursday, November 13th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 404
PETITE AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW BEAKER.
Engraved (whale?) bone with nautical image featuring the American flag, anchor, canon and Star-of-David with initial letters within. Height: 2.25 inches.
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $400
Typically featuring nautical themes, this scrimshaw handiwork was possibly created for a Jewish patron or even by a Jewish scrimshander. It has been suggested that this beaker dates to the Civil War era.