Lot #147 - A 20thC fine quality scrimshaw ‘Captain James Cook’ whale’s tooth
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:March 2015 Antique and Art Auction
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Sale Date:24 Mar 2015 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 333)
24 Mar 2015 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 350 - 679) -
Lot #:147
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Lot Description:A 20thC fine quality scrimshaw ‘Captain James Cook’ whale’s tooth
the front with a portrait of Cook named in the ribbon below, the main panel finely detailed with Cook’s ship and long boat within a bay, the reverse with ‘Chart of N.Z. Explored in 1769-1770.....’. Signed J. Adams. Length 160. -
Estimate:NZ$650 - 650
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
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