Lot 0157A

Whaleman Made Antique Panbone Desk Set, circa 1850s

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Whaleman Made Antique Panbone Desk Set, circa 1850s

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Whaleman Made Panbone Desk Set, circa 1850s, carved antique whalebone sperm whale with scrimshawed bark, applied whale teeth with pen holders flanking an amber india ink bottle with whale ship; hinged cover naively engraved "Williams Salem" exposing an ink pad with whale stamp and compass; the underneath with a silver sperm whale

Height 3.5 in. Length 16 in.

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Whaleman Made Antique Panbone Desk Set, circa 1850s

Name: Whaleman Made Antique Panbone Desk Set, circa 1850s
SKU: 117131570
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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