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Civil War Scrimshaw Carved Sea Elephant Tooth Depicting a Confederate Steamer at Sea....
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$2,151.00
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Description
Very Rare, With But A Handful Of Existing Specimens.
Civil War Scrimshaw Carved Sea Elephant Tooth Depicting a Confederate Steamer at Sea. 5½" long worked flat on one face to provide a viable surface on which to execute the carving. The ship is a two-masted, twin-stacked side wheel steamer, boldly flying the Confederate battle flag from the stern mast rigging. Smoke pouring fro the stacks with representation of ocean waves at the bottom. Carved at the upper left "Fairy" doubtless the name of the ship. Further carved on the back "Cork - Nassau" which we assume to be the ship's home ports and "Jan. '64". Wonderful condition with nice mellow patina, no chips or cracks and absolutely authentic period carving. The root end of the tooth is drilled with a small hole to allow it to be suspended. An affidavit from the Callaway family of Georgia accompanies the tooth detailing the lineage. A wonderful piece of Civil War folk art and extremely rare depicting uniquely Confederate motifs.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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