Winter Discovery Auction
Tue, Feb 15, 2022 10:00AM EST
Lot 92
Three Scrimshaw Teeth
Estimate: $150 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Three scrimshaw teeth. One piece with an eagle perched on a drum with the American flag flying behind it and a trumpet on the ground. On the back is the rear of a drummer. One piece inscribed on back, "'Old Burnsides' Carved by tattoo artist. Elmo May Jr. Rappahannock. Dec 1862." On front, "1862", "General Burnside". One piece depicting a sailor with a bottle of rum sitting on a table with a mermaid on an anchor holding a bottle. Inscribed, "Free Trade Sailors Rights" Signed in the LR J.T. L 5" - 5-1/2" Condition: Minor imperfections. Age unknown.
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