BOWFRONT SIDEBOARD. ContinentalBOWFRONT SIDEBOARD. Continental 2nd quarter-19th century mahogany figured veneer and mixed woods. Slightly curved front edge applied bead on the seven drawers and spiral carved returns ending in bellflowers on the flat tapered legs. 32''h. 61''w. 18''d. Some trim missing around legs.
BLONDEWOOD BUTCHER BLOCK CONSOLEBLONDEWOODBLONDEWOOD BUTCHER BLOCK CONSOLEBLONDEWOOD BUTCHER BLOCK CONSOLE, with shaped backsplash mounted with a faux cast bull's head over a rectangular well worn butcher block, the conforming frieze fitted with a drawer over a shaped skirt on circular fluted legs - h:57w:47d:24.50in. Provenance: Victory Garden, East Hampton, NY, 1995 ($9,493); Three Ponds Farm Estate, Bridgehampton, NY
WHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALEBONE BUSKWHALERWHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALEBONE BUSKWHALER SCRIMSHAWED WHALEBONE BUSK , circa 1850, a spread winged eagle with Federal shield above a twin American flagged monument above a whaling bark, above a full-length portrait of a lady wearing an apron above the words "A Gift" , above a willow tree, above a clock tower structure all within vine border.
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MARINE W/C - 'Brigantine ExperimentMARINE W/C - 'Brigantine Experiment of Newbury Port Capt. Jos. Browon 1807' a broadside portrait with oss fortress and lighthouse in background in black molded frame under glass SS: 19 1/2'' x 27 1/2'' OS: 21 1/2'' x 29 1/2'' good condition.
Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth American,Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth American, 19th century, the large tooth depicting a battle of the USS Constitution and Guerriere, verso with an open bible and floral surround, blue, green and red highlights, old patinated surface, 6-3/4 in.,
SPECTACULAR 19TH C. SAILOR-MADESPECTACULAR 19TH C. SAILOR-MADE SCRIMSHAWN WHALEBONE AND THREE-TOOTH HATRACK Shaped Scrimshawn Whalebone backplate featuring a rare ca. 1850 view of San Francisco from Yerba Buena Cove, the small town nestled in the hills, what would beome Fort Point indicated on the right, the harbor crowded with sailing ships. The nascent city had just begun a growth spurt instigated by the Gold Rush. The image is contained within a scalloped edge punctuated by floral baskets at bottom and blossoming vines at top. Three plain right whale teeth provide hooks for hats. The upper corners are drilled corners to hang. 6" x 6" x 23 1/2". Teeth are loose, one is chipped and cracked at joint.
A PRIMITIVE DRIFTWOOD CARVING FEATURINGA PRIMITIVE DRIFTWOOD CARVING FEATURING A FRONTAL BUST OF A BEARD MAN A primitive driftwood carving featuring a frontal bust of a beard man 29"h
ENGLISH PAINTED SEAMAN'S SIDEBOARDEnglishENGLISH PAINTED SEAMAN'S SIDEBOARDEnglish Painted Seaman's Sideboard , 20th c., backsplash inscribed "The Baltic Fleet" over bowefront case, top adorned with marine scene and doors with anchor cartouche and "RN" monogram , h. 44 in., w. 54 in., d. 24 in
17th Century Lobstertail Helmet17th Century Lobstertail Helmet With two ear flaps attached by leather straps. Condition: Relic.
AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER'S CHAPEAUAMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER'S CHAPEAU DE BRAS Or bicorne, Shannon, Miller & Crane, New York, late 19th century; beaver skin with black brocade ribbon edging, gilt metal tassels, and a silk moire and gilt metal ribbon cockade; lined with silk fabric and leather; 6 in. H., 15 3/4 in. L.; Together with a wooden stand.
Iron bowfront fireplace screen,Iron bowfront fireplace screen, 31"h x 49"w
Northwest Coast Carved FrontletNorthwest Coast Carved Frontlet painted in colors of black blue and green; depicting an eagle with hooked beak; sides pierced for attachment length 5 in. x width 4.75 in.19th century Condition: Nice patina expected wear.
WWII Broadsides Lot of Eight BrotherhoodWWII Broadsides Lot of Eight Brotherhood Week The Alantic Charter AAF Gunners Wear Wings Lights Out FBI warning and more.
New England scrimshaw whale's toothNew England scrimshaw whale's tooth early/mid 19th c. the front decorated with a sailing ship flying an American flag surmounted by... ?
Good, Large Anglo-American Cast-IronGood, Large Anglo-American Cast-Iron Bowfront Fireplace Fender, third quarter 19th century, in the rococo taste, each end with a large two-handled vasiform finial, the hearth rail spiral turned, h. 12", w. 63-1/4", d. 14".
Scrimshawed whalebone busk 19thScrimshawed whalebone busk 19th century With a lobed edge, decorated with baskets of flowers and fruit, two three-masted ships, a star and a monument. L: 11 3/4 in. PROVENANCE: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc. Hyannisport, MA August
ANTIQUE AMERICAN HEPPLEWHITE BOWFRONTANTIQUE AMERICAN HEPPLEWHITE BOWFRONT SIDEBOARDCirca 1790-1810In mahogany. Central drawer flanked by two deep drawers. Central drawer with elliptical figured maple inlaid panel. Deep drawers with circular figured maple inlaid panel. Edges and legs with figured maple inlaid panels. Square tapered legs ending in spade feet. Height 39. Width 54''. Depth 24''.''
After Bonnington/Fishing Boat onAfter Bonnington/Fishing Boat on the Beach/signed verso/oil on canvas, 14.5cm x 21cm
Bonnaud (French late 19th c.) twoBonnaud (French late 19th c.) two maritime oils on wood panel including "At Sea" and "Ashore" each signed lower right each 8 3/4 in. x 6 1/4 in. in matching period giltwood frames.
MARINE WILDLIFE BRONZE FOUNTAINMARINE WILDLIFE BRONZE FOUNTAIN SCULPTURE a pair of polychromed breaching sailfish with water spout in each mouth. Height 55.5 inches.
CAPE BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNSCAPECAPE BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNSCAPE BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNS, mounted to a shield-shaped wood wall plaque, 28"W.
Long broadtail stole TrimmedLong broadtail stole Trimmed in mink.
FROBISHER BAY CARVED STONE WHALEFrobisherFROBISHER BAY CARVED STONE WHALEFrobisher Bay, Eskimo Rebecca Issuqangituq carved stone whale, on stand, inscribed on underside Rebecca E4-255 , 8" l.
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Very small flake to tip of tail.
G. Beardshaw Clipped Point BowieG. Beardshaw Clipped Point Bowie Knife 10.5'' clipped-point blade handle made of buffalo horn clamshell design for the pommel. Leather scabbard. Condition: Blade does have some staining. Scabbard was made later.
Bufflehead decoy, articulated bill,Bufflehead decoy, articulated bill, glass eyes, lead weight, possibly original paint, 1970s, 11 in. Abrasions and losses to bill and top of head. Griffin's Antiques, Jamestown, North Carolina, 1980
*A Continental Breakfront Form*A Continental Breakfront Form Sideboard set with four paneled doors the center two with ribbon-tied horn and trophy decoration. Height 35 1/2 x width 103 x depth 23 3/4 inches.
KWAKWAKA'WAKW WHALEBONE DAGGERNorthwestKWAKWAKA'WAKW WHALEBONE DAGGERNorthwest Coast, fossilized whale bone, cord wrapped handle, metal guard, handle incised with traditional decoration, inset abalone eyes, 19-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York; Sotheby's, New York, November 30, 1999, lot 268, acquired at the above auction; Property from an Important Western Collector
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overall handling wear commensurate with age, tiny loss/chip at tip of blade
NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL MAHOGANY BOWFRONTNEW ENGLAND FEDERAL MAHOGANY BOWFRONT BUTLER'S SIDEBOARD Early 19th century, mahogany veneer, white pine secondary, top with vertically veneered edge, central upper drawer pulls-out with fall front panel featuring a divided secretary featuring three small drawers and seven valanced pigeon holes, leather writing surface, above two hinged cabinet doors flanked by two deep bottle drawers, flanked by two upper convex drawers above two hinged convex cabinet doors, raised on six reeded tapered legs.
Finely carved porpoise jaw c.1860Finely carved porpoise jaw c.1860 with views of the paddlewheel steamship "Tatnall" and a fortress possibly Cuban. 17"l.
TWO BRONZE MARINE WILDLIFE SCULPTURESTWO BRONZE MARINE WILDLIFE SCULPTURES both an action depiction of breeching swordfish on circular black marble plinths. Heights 26.75 and 30.5 inches.
Four ChinFour Chin
EARLY 20TH C. MONOCHROME SCRIMSHAWEARLY 20TH C. MONOCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH,double sided, depicting a port view of the bark Sunbeam, and on the verso is a stern view of the Sunbeam under sail. The bark Sunbeam was a whaleship out of the port of New Bedford. There is a small G engraved on the side of the tooth, and has a custom fitted wooden stand. 6 1/2" high, 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" deep.
Fencing Sword 34" blade with roundedFencing Sword 34" blade with rounded point.?Cupped-style hilt.?Metal scabbard. Condition: _
WALRUS TUSK SCRIMSHAW, NORTH AMERICA,WALRUS TUSK SCRIMSHAW, NORTH AMERICA, 1859 Three Whaling Ships in front of arctic icebergs, New Bedford engraved on side amongst icebergs, a harpoon verso with date 1859, inscribed "Ship Uncas out of New Bedford". The tip is a shark's head. 10" x 2". Shrinkage crack
ANTIQUE FEDERAL BRASS AND WIREANTIQUE FEDERAL BRASS AND WIRE BOWFRONT FIRE FENDERLate 18th/Early 19th CenturyWith three acorn-form finials and scrolled wirework. Height 12. Width 55''.''
EARLY SCRIMSHAW BUSK. 18th/19thEARLY SCRIMSHAW BUSK. 18th/19th C. whale bone busk with fine two color (red and green) two-sided scrimshaw decoration. Primary decoration depicting a heart over flowering potted plant, tombstone with weeping willow tree, and 12-pointed star over house. Bordered with triangular geometrical design. Back side decorated with flowering vine and rectangular cartouche, 10.25”H x 1.5”W. Busks are long, flat slices out of whalebone ribs that whaling crews decorated with carvings and then gave to their wives or sweethearts once they were back on land after a voyage. Busks were slipped into vertical pocket in ladies’ corsets to stiffen the garment.