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FIVE WHALEBONE AND WHALE IVORY UTENSILS, PROBABLY NEW ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- whalebone
- Length of largest 14 1/2 in.
Comprising two coconut shell and whalebone and whale ivory dippers, a single coconut shell cup, and two jagging wheels.
Provenance
The dippers: Sotheby's, New York,October 14, 1999, sale 7350, lot 254;
Jonathan Trace, Cortlandt Manor, New York.
The coconut shell mug: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 17, 1997, lot 443.
The jagging wheels: Sotheby's, New York, October 14, 1999, sale 7350, lot 254.
Jonathan Trace, Cortlandt Manor, New York.
The coconut shell mug: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 17, 1997, lot 443.
The jagging wheels: Sotheby's, New York, October 14, 1999, sale 7350, lot 254.
Condition
A. Slightly faded, chips and age cracks. B. Crack on the finial. Band of inlay missing around the circumference of the cup. C. In good condition. D. Jagging wheel with stars: in good condition. E. Jagging heels with hearts and clubs: one tine of fork is missing.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.