Scrimshaws
Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Located in valatie, NY
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
$295
H 11.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn signed by C.H. Wood
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn signed by C.H. Wood. Each curled horn is ornately carved with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Horn
Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous antique walking stick with horn handle decorated with elephant scrimshaw, circa 1900. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Hardwood, Horn
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in Dm 2 in
19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this fine, antique scrimshaw steer Horn. Found in England, circa 1870
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Horn
$500
H 4.5 in W 22.5 in D 4 in
Early 19thc Scrimshaw and Walnut Hand Carved with Heart Cutlery Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
Scrimshaw is the art of carving bone, ivory, or other materials. It was a popular pastime for
Category
Antique 1820s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Bone, Walnut
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
$1,772
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn Signed and inscribed by the base by C. Wood
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and
Category
Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Horn
$13,720
H 0.1 in W 43.5 in D 0.1 in
18th Century Ox Bone Carved Riding Hunting Cups Classical Figures Green Man
Located in Lowestoft, GB
decorated with a sgraffito scratched design with ink forced into the marks, very much in the scrimshaw style
Category
Antique 18th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber
$1,546 / set
H 5.52 in Dm 3.15 in
19th Century Sailor Work Bone Model of a Four Masted Schooner Named Peggy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A decorative 19th century sailor made or scrimshaw model of Peggy, a four masted schooner presented
Category
Antique 19th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone, Glass, Mahogany
$1,681
H 13.39 in W 29.93 in D 9.06 in
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw panels on the top and sides, sometimes as well
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
needles and raffia coiled and sewn on a frame with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Other
John Baldwin Nude Couple in Bed Unique Hand Carved Sculptural Wooden Plaque
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
'scrimshaw like' tattoos depicting various scenes and imagery. He lies alongside a lady again partially
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,479
H 15.75 in W 15.16 in D 0.79 in
Handmade Houses A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade Houses: A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke. Scrimshaw Press, California
Category
Vintage 1970s American Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table
By Nancy Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique ship's wheel dining table from Nantucket Island, made by the renowned Scrimshaw artist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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Antique Horn Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Flask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century carved scrimshaw "Walrus" powder horn flask. This one of a kind carved scrimshaw bone
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Bone, Leather, Wood
C. 1890 Walrus Ivory Carved Scrimshaw Tusk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering a C.1890 walrus ivory relief carved and polychromed scrimshaw walrus tusk. This tusk was
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sculptures
Late 19th century Dutch ebonised ripple frame style mirror
Located in London, GB
Ebonised Dutch style ripple frame mirror with amber style cabochons and bone scrimshaw corners. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons
Located in Wels, AT
details. Some gilded scrimshaw, ebonized wood.
Category
Antique 1860s European Secretaires
Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very rare whale Ivory scrimshaw umbrella form needle-holder. Throughout the 19th century whalers
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
ASailor-Made Whalebone Fid With Ebony Inlay
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine and rare Scrimshaw Fid with spiral handle and diamond shape ebony inlay. Fid's were
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Ebony
Northwest Coast Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board and Map
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully carved and scrimshawed piece. Both sides of the tusk are interesting. One
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Ivory
Decorated Ships Hatch Cover circa 1900
Located in Bedford, NY
" , Threre are two areas on either en
of the hatch with "Scrimshawes Sail Vessels"
The unit is in excellent
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects
Very Fine 19th C. Whalebone Crochet Needle with Fist.
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Throughout the 19th century whalers would practice the art of scrimshaw to keep themselves occupied since
Category
Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects
Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Of Rome Italy Ebony & Ivory Frame
Located in South Coast, CA
acanthus and urns. The souvenir is of Rome, however, and the 4 corners show scrimshaw-like depictions of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Scrimshaw Burlwood Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scrimshaw burlwood side/pedestal table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Materials
Burl
Early 19th century Scrimshaw
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An amazing piece of Whaling history. This piece was created on the Ship Argonaut in 1817. The Argonaut was the first Sag Harbor Whaling Ship to round cape horn on it's quest for whal...
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
1887 Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1887 Powder horn with scrimshaw of bird with skeleton face, 1887 and Alvin Hill.
Category
Antique 1880s Antiquities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
We are proud to offer an early 19th Century fork art bone
Category
Antique 1820s British Folk Art Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Bone
19th Century Scrimshaw Powder Horn
Located in London, GB
19th century Scrimshaw powder Horn
We are proud to offer a lovely example of a 19th century
Category
Antique 1880s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Horn
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition
From a private collection
Free international shipping
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Resin
19th Century Scrimshaw Spanish Powder Horn
Located in London, GB
19th century Scrimshaw Spanish powder horn
We are proud to offer an early 19th century Spanish
Category
Antique 1840s Spanish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Pair of 19th Century Scottish Scrimshaw Horns
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of 19th Century Scottish Scrimshaw Horns - impressive size.
Our Reference: 40
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Decorative Objects
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Good condition
From a private collection.
Free
Category
Antique 18th Century Antiquities
Materials
Horn
Mid-19th Century English Horn Scrimshaw Beaker
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th century Scrimshaw beaker
A rare example of a mid-19th century scrimshaw beaker. Detailed
Category
Antique 1840s British Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
Scrimshaw Turban Shell Carved with the Leviathan
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A scrimshaw turban shell carved with the Leviathan, the polished mother-of-pearl shell incised
Category
Antique 1850s English Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
19th Century Sailor Made Scrimshaw Box, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Sailor Made Scrimshaw Box, circa 1850, a rectangular mahogany box with cross-band
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Pair of Scrimshaw Miniature Plaques
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century pair of scrimshaw miniature plaques, each framed, Japanese. Miniature sumi-e type
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Ivory
Rare English 19th Century Scrimshaw Sailors Gaming Dice Game
Located in London, GB
A rare 19th century scrimshaw sailors gaming dice game
We are proud to offer a rare 19th century
Category
Antique 1890s British Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Bone
Geoff Olsen Scrimshaw Grizzley Bear on Fossilized Walrus Bone
Located in Fulton, CA
Geoff Olsen fine scrimshaw carving on fossilized walrus bone. Depicting a mother grizzly bear and
Category
Late 20th Century North American Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 'SCRIMSHAW' GIANT AMAZON RIVER OR ARRAU TURTLE SHELL (PDOCNEMIS EXPANSA)
Marked John Clayton
Category
Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Marine turtle
Pair of Antique Scrimshaw Cups, Welsh, Ram's Horn, Carved Tumbler, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique scrimshaw cups. A Welsh, ram's horn carved tumbler, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Decorative Bowls
Materials
Horn
H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Georgian Horn Scrimshaw Folk Art English Hand Carved Beaker, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
Georgian horn scrimshaw beaker circa 1810
We are proud to offer a folk-art English scrimshaw
Category
Antique 1810s English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
Antique Inuit Carved Bone Folk Art Scrimshaw Cribbage Game Board
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Inuit folk art carved bone cribbage board featuring a Polar Bear propped up by Seals. Measure: 10".
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Games
Materials
Bone
Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth valuable workmanship dated 1882
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente, di pregevole fattura datato 1882, lunghezza
Category
Antique 1880s Nautical Objects
Materials
Bone
Scrimshaw of vertically engraved orca tooth depicting vessel mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di ora inciso verticalmente raffigurante un vascello di prua a sinistra
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw di dente di balena inciso raffigurante il Captain F. Swain 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante da un lato il mezzo busto del Captain F. Swain
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Group of Four Chinese Carved Ox-Bone Scrimshaw Immortal Figures, 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 8 inches tall these four figures feature excellently detailed carving and scrimshaw
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone
19th Century Scrimshaw Sailors Nut Ship Run Aground Dylan Ford Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful early 19th century sailors scrimshaw nut/seed.
Typically naive and charming
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 1.19 in W 2.17 in D 1.58 in
7990 Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth dated around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo
Category
Antique 1850s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth exquisite workmanship of 1830s
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente, di pregevole fattura datato 1830, altezza
Category
Antique 1830s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
H 4.5 in W 2.45 in D 1.3 in
Scrimshaw of a whale tooth with vertically engraved lighthouse dated 1868
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente datato 1868 raffigurante un faro in primo
Category
Antique 1860s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Large whale tooth scrimshaw dated 1838 SHIP PARKER Capt William AUSTIN
Located in Milan, IT
Grande scrimshaw di un dente di balena cm 17,5 – inches 6.85, datato 1838, raffigurante scena di
Category
Antique 1830s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth dated 1861 depicting SHIP NOLAN
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso datato 1861, raffigurante da un lato grande veliero a vele
Category
Antique 1860s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Raro scrimshaw di grande dente di balena in verticale a bassorilievo un marinaio
Located in Milan, IT
Raro scrimshaw di un grande dente di balena raffigurante in verticale a bassorilievo il profilo di
Category
Antique 1850s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
H 6.25 in Dm 2.65 in
Scrimshaw originale di un dente di balena inciso datato 1853 lunghezza inch 7.7
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, di pregevole fattura datato 1853, lunghezza cm 18,7
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
H 1.7 in W 7.7 in D 2.4 in
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved orca tooth with half bust Captain RYAN
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di orca inciso verticalmente , databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of excellently made engraved whale's tooth dated around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso e di ottima fattura databile attorno alla metà del XIX
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting naked woman with very 1850s face
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante donna nuda dal viso molto fine, con lunghi
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved front sailing ship on the back the whaler Jack
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, da un lato veliero a vele spiegate e sotto il nome BEDFORD
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of a great engraved whale tooth exquisite workmanship mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Bellissimo e ricco Scrimshaw di un grande dente di balena inciso, di pregevole fattura databile
Category
Antique 1850s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth dated 1858 with whaling scene
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso datato 1858, raffigurante scena di caccia alla balena, con 3
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth and excellent workmanship datable to around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso e di ottima fattura databile attorno alla metà del XIX
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of engraved orca tooth native to the Mariana Islands semi-nude 1850s
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di orca inciso raffigurante nativa delle isola Marianne semi nuda, sopra le
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved with three-masted sailing ship island palm hut
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante veliero a tre alberi barca a remi con 5
Category
Antique 1860s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth of General Grant U.S. President 1869-77
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente e di ottima fattura, databile attorno alla
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth Ship Huron dated 1839 cm 9
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente, di pregevole fattura datato 1839, altezza cm
Category
Antique 1830s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
19th C Scrimshaw Whales Tooth of Horsted Place East Sussex Hot Air Ballon & Pig
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Victorian scrimshaw whale tooth, circa/post 1850.
Detailed engraved decoration depicting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber
Folk Art Maritime Scrimshaw Shipwreck Tagua Nut "The Peruvian" 1899 E.E.Evans
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A carved and painted Tagua nut also known as vegetable ivory, the cargo of the Peruvian when it ran aground on the 8th of February 1899 during a vicious storm.
Probably created by H...
Category
Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 1.78 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth mid-19th century cm 12, name of the Ship Fox
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo, di pregevole
Category
Antique 1850s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved with 1820s truncated pyramid cippus and Man
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante da un lato, cippo a piramide tronca culminante
Category
Antique 1820s Nautical Objects
Materials
Teeth
Scrimshaw of whale tooth with whaler named Fox and engraved Greek vase 1850s
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo, di pregevole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Bone
H 1.2 in W 4.9 in D 1.6 in
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Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon with his spear. In a period black painted ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Glass
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
By United States Navy
Located in London, GB
An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
$376,635 Sale Price
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H 30 in W 57 in D 0.5 in
Exceptional Embroidered Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Antique Jerusalem Rosary Cross – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite 19th-century rosary cross from Jerusalem, crafted from olive wood and adorned with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques. The cross and beads are made of authentic olive wood, a...
Category
Antique 1860s Religious Items
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture.
From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,476
H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
1970s Monumental Maroon Schiaparelli Velvet Curved Sofa
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$5,910 Sale Price
40% Off
H 36 in W 114 in D 36 in
Multiple on Metal by Victor Vasarely Geometric Composition Signed, France, 1980
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Paris, FR
multiple on metal by Victor Vasarely Geometric composition Signed France 1970
Geometric composition on metal engraved signature and numbered 45/160
Good condition, some light scratch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
$3,544
H 44.49 in W 27.17 in D 0.4 in
A saddled officer's Arabian horse with a hound and gun, in a landscape
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Johann Georg de Hamilton (1672-1737)
A saddled officer's Arabian horse with a hound and gun, in a landscape
Oil on canvas
Canvas size - 21 x 23 in
Framed size - 27 x 29 in
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Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Master John Linnell Landscape Collector Painting Oil on Canvas Museum Art
By John Linnell (b.1792)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Old Master John Linnell Landscape Collector Painting Oil on Canvas Museum Art. “The Barley Field” By John Linnell 1874 / Oil on Canvas / 1792-1882 / English . SIGNED and DATED at the...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$195,000 Sale Price
22% Off
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 1.5 in
Early 19th Century French School Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Antique Vanitas Oil Painting, Antique Memento Mori Oil Painting, Antique Skull Oil Painting, Gothic Antique Painting, 19th Century Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting.
Early 19th Centur...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$5,750
H 18.23 in W 15.04 in D 2.37 in
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol In Prose Being A Ghost Story of Christmas.
PUBLISHER: London: Chapman and Hall, 1843.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1 ...
Category
Antique 1840s British Books
Materials
Fabric
$24,000 / item
H 6.63 in W 4.38 in D 0.5 in
Alphonse Mucha's Documents Decoratifs (Complete in Four Portfolios)
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
Suite of 72 lithographic plates on wove paper, many in color, plus expository pages (title page, half-title page, preface) and four covers. Published in Paris in 1902 by Librairie Ce...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$61,440 Sale Price
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H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Rebecca at the Well
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:
Dr. James Henry Lancashire, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, by 1925; probably by descent to:
Private Collection, Cumberland Foreside, Maine, until 2018
This unpu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel
Naturalistic Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box made circa 1890
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1890 by James Dixon & Sons, this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Silver Plate folding Biscuit Box, is of traditional form, with push button opening to each side, and gilt ...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,522
H 10.63 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
William Astor Pilots the New York Yacht Club Run
A superior and graceful schooner as grand as any ever built, AMBASSADRESS was William Backhouse Astor, Jr's "floating home" from its...
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1870s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Scrimshaws For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of scrimshaws for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, horn and animal skin, all scrimshaws available were constructed with great care. Scrimshaws have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art scrimshaws are consistently popular styles.
How Much are Scrimshaws?
Prices for scrimshaws start at $225 and top out at $94,000 with the average selling for $1,267.
Questions About Scrimshaws
Prices for most scrimshaws on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
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