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Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum

Located in valatie, NY

When the whalemen were not engaged in hunting whales or routine maintenance, some of their time was spent carving materials harvested from the whales themselves: the teeth and bones ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit

Located in New Orleans, LA

Please see the complete list of exceptional features of this rare suit of armor below. 18th century On base: 97" high x 51 1/2" wide x 40" deep This complete suit includes: Helme...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Eric Kanigan - Last Rites (BW), Photography 2023, Printed After

Eric Kanigan - Last Rites (BW), Photography 2023, Printed After

By Eric Kanigan

Located in Stamford, CT

The flaw in this strategy becomes apparent when baleen whales arrive. Lunging from below, the giants engulf thousands of gallons of water—and with it, massive quantities of fish.

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Platinum, Silver Gelatin

Eric Kanigan - Last Rites BW, Photography 2023, Printed After

Eric Kanigan - Last Rites BW, Photography 2023, Printed After

By Eric Kanigan

Located in Stamford, CT

The flaw in this strategy becomes apparent when baleen whales arrive. Lunging from below, the giants engulf thousands of gallons of water—and with it, massive quantities of fish.

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Platinum, Silver Gelatin

Eric Kanigan - Last Rites, Photography 2023, Printed After

Eric Kanigan - Last Rites, Photography 2023, Printed After

By Eric Kanigan

Located in Stamford, CT

The flaw in this strategy becomes apparent when baleen whales arrive. Lunging from below, the giants engulf thousands of gallons of water—and with it, massive quantities of fish.

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Platinum, Silver Gelatin

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18th Century Stays Museum Corset Stag Mannequin Wasp Waist
18th Century Stays Museum Corset Stag Mannequin Wasp Waist

18th Century Stays Museum Corset Stag Mannequin Wasp Waist

Located in London, GB

It's made out of silk, cotton, wood or whale bone baleen. it's still in a very good condition considering its gage, at the edge there is a small piece broken or missing from the bale...

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Antique 18th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Copper Repousse Plaque of 2 Baleen Whales
Copper Repousse Plaque of 2 Baleen Whales

Copper Repousse Plaque of 2 Baleen Whales

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H 26.25 in W 38.75 in D 1.25 in

Copper Repousse Plaque of 2 Baleen Whales

Located in Stamford, CT

Copper repousse plaque of 2 baleen whales, circa 1930. FW 1688.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s
Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s

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H 10.25 in W 14.25 in D 4.63 in

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s

Located in Nantucket, MA

It is the third largest baleen whale and one of the fastest swimmers; it is longer and more slender and streamlined than the humpback whale.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Georgian Horn Scrimshaw Folk Art English Hand Carved Beaker, circa 1810
Georgian Horn Scrimshaw Folk Art English Hand Carved Beaker, circa 1810

Georgian Horn Scrimshaw Folk Art English Hand Carved Beaker, circa 1810

Located in London, GB

Typically, it refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the by-products of whales, such as bones or cartilage. It is most commonly made out of the bones and teeth of sper...

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Antique 1810s English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box

19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box

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H 1 in W 3 in D 2 in

19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box

Located in London, GB

Typically, it refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the by-products of whales, such as bones or cartilage. It is mostly made from the bone and teeth of sperm whales, ...

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Antique 1820s British Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bone

Majestic Depths: Original Engraving of a Bowhead Whale in its Arctic Realm
Majestic Depths: Original Engraving of a Bowhead Whale in its Arctic Realm

Majestic Depths: Original Engraving of a Bowhead Whale in its Arctic Realm

Located in Langweer, NL

The coloration is subtly layered, suggesting the whale's dark skin and lighter baleen visible in the open mouth. - Setting: The illustration includes a detailed underwater scene with...

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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

Old Hand-colored Print of a Dugong, a Narwhal and a Right Whale
Old Hand-colored Print of a Dugong, a Narwhal and a Right Whale

Old Hand-colored Print of a Dugong, a Narwhal and a Right Whale

Located in Langweer, NL

Their elusive nature and distinct appearance make them subjects of fascination and wonder. 3. **Right Whale:** Right Whales are large baleen whales belonging to the genus Eubalaena.

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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker
Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker

Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker

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H 4.5 in W 3 in D 2.8 in

Late 19th Century Scrimshaw Beaker

Located in London, GB

Typically, it refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the by-products of whales, such as bones or cartilage. It is mostly made from the bone and teeth of sperm whales, ...

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Arthur Court Whale Tureen
Arthur Court Whale Tureen

Arthur Court Whale Tureen

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H 8 in W 26 in D 12 in

Arthur Court Whale Tureen

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Whale rests on his stand of baby baleens and waves!

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Vintage 1970s American Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth
Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth

Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth

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H 5.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in

Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Ebonized baleen pen stand inlaid with a motif of tusk rounds, and scrimshaw whale teeth depicting a commemorative attribution to an American sailor.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Plate XXVII. Cetacea.  Narwhal, White Whale, Rorqual (Baleen Whales)
Plate XXVII. Cetacea.  Narwhal, White Whale, Rorqual (Baleen Whales)

Plate XXVII. Cetacea. Narwhal, White Whale, Rorqual (Baleen Whales)

By Henry J. Johnson

Located in Florham Park, NJ

JOHNSON’S HOUSEHOLD BOOK OF NATURE Craig Hugh, Editor Henry J. Johnson, Publisher New York, 1880 64 Chromolithographs “…full & interesting descriptions of the Animal Kingdom based ...

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Late 19th Century Academic Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Off The Coast
Off The Coast

Off The Coast

By Elisha Taylor Baker

Located in Hudson, NY

He married a local woman in 1851, and likely joined in the lucrative whale oil and baleen trades. He first formally registered as an artist back in New York City in 1868.

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19th Century American Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century
Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

$1,925

H 11.62 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Japanese Bronze Vase Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Tall Bronze Vase, Japan, Early 20th Century. This is a very beautiful eared vase / urn in bronze from Japan. Probably early 20th century. From a high end estate, acquired through t...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture
Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture

Art Deco Carved Solid Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Elegant Art Deco carved wood sculpture features a reclining panther, leisurely stretched out, but ready to jump and pounce. A fine choice of solid Ebony Macassar wood contributes a b...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870
English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870

English Brass Telescope w/ Spotting Scope & Stabilizer Bar on Tripod Stand 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass and polished steel telescope with spotting scope, adjustable stabilizer bar, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Manufacturer T. Cooke & Sons, York. Tel...

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

$1,157

H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice

Located in London, by appointment only

Madagascan fossil tree trunk slice.  Measures: 25 cm. 29 cm. 5 cm.      

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Prehistoric More Desk Accesso...

Materials

Stone

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk
Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk

$73,000

H 43 in W 22 in D 22 in

Wardrobe Louis Vuitton Trunk

By Louis Vuitton

Located in palm beach, FL

In 1870’s, the Wardrobe trunk became the ultimate symbol of Parisian chic for outfits and accessories. Since, it undergoes a constant evolution to keep pace with the exigences of mod...

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Vintage 1980s French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

$9,012Sale Price|30% Off

H 0.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

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 Argonaut. A whaling ship from Sag Harbor New York from 1814-1832. The detailed carv...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Sparkly 4.7 Ft Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with High-Grade Purple Amethyst
Sparkly 4.7 Ft Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with High-Grade Purple Amethyst

Sparkly 4.7 Ft Pair of Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with High-Grade Purple Amethyst

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Gorgeous Pair of Bookmatching Deep Purple Amethyst Geodes, Large and Tall with Rare Calcite Inclusions ▫️ Description Breathtaking and beautiful, this pair of Amethyst Geodes showc...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870
Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870

Located in London, GB

A magnificent drum, bell, and castanet orchestral music box with six interchangeable cylinders on matching table, made by Ducommun Girod in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1870. The mechani...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth
19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth

$4,500

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

19th Century Irish Folk Art Whale Tooth

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Irish Folk Art. This sperm whale tooth was etched during the 19th century, in Ireland. There'sa a drinking sailor on one side, and a barmaid on the other - "Forget me not". We receiv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Nautical Objects

Materials

Other

Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes
Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes

Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes

$13,560

H 24.8 in W 19.7 in D 8.3 in

Pair of Large AAA-Grade Dark Purple Amethyst Geodes

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Exquisite 24-Inch Pair of Amethyst Geodes with AAA-Grade, Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This stunning pair of 24-inch Amethyst Geodes is the perfect statement set to elevate you...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

A Magnificent Pair of Armchairs, Designed by Josef Plecnik
A Magnificent Pair of Armchairs, Designed by Josef Plecnik

A Magnificent Pair of Armchairs, Designed by Josef Plecnik

$68,250 / set

H 35.5 in W 23.5 in D 26 in

A Magnificent Pair of Armchairs, Designed by Josef Plecnik

By Stol Kamnik, Josef Plecnik

Located in Dallas, TX

This magnificent pair of armchairs were designed circa 1932 by the renowned Slovenian architect Josef Plecnik (Jože Plečnik), Master of modern architecture. His work is characterized...

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20th Century Slovenian Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz
Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz

Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz

$7,850

H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Rounded Papillion Vase by Loetz

By Loetz Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite vase belongs to Loetz's prestigious Papillon collection and is identified as the 7724 form. Renowned for its captivating color palette, this piece showcases a striking...

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Antique 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator
Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator

Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator

$29,970

H 18.9 in W 16.34 in D 1.19 in

Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator

Located in London, GB

Russian 19th century silver icon of Christ Pantocrator Moscow, 1883 Height 50cm, width 41.5cm, depth 3cm The piece, steeped in Russian Orthodox tradition, portrays Christ Pantocrato...

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Antique 1880s Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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