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  • Whaleman Carved Antique Whalebone Snuff Box, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 547

    Whaleman Carved Antique Whalebone Snuff Box, mid 19th C...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Vintage 1984 Herman Melville Sperm Whale First Day Cover
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 548

    Vintage 1984 Herman Melville Sperm Whale First Day Cove...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Shadowbox Model of the British Merchant Ship "Gordon", late 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 549

    Shadowbox Model of the British Merchant Ship "Gordon", ...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Book: E. Norman Flayderman’s “Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders – Whales and Whalemen”
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 550

    Book: E. Norman Flayderman’s “Scrimshaw and Scrimshande...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large Antique Solid Brass Ship's Porthole Window
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 551

    Large Antique Solid Brass Ship's Porthole Window

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Pair of Antique Tin Port and Starboard Ship Lights, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 552

    Pair of Antique Tin Port and Starboard Ship Lights, 19t...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique/Vintage Copper Naval Ship's Masthead Light
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 552A

    Antique/Vintage Copper Naval Ship's Masthead Light

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Vintage 1940s Carved and Painted Bowhead Whale Plaque
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 553

    Vintage 1940s Carved and Painted Bowhead Whale Plaque

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Fine Waterline Model of the British Iron Clipper Ship "Commonwealth" in Glass Case
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 554

    Fine Waterline Model of the British Iron Clipper Ship "...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding (British 1787-1855) Watercolor "Southampton Sunset"
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 554A

    Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding (British 1787-1855) Wat...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 19th Century, Engraved with a Shark
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 555

    Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 19th Century, Engraved w...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 556

    Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 19th Century

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Antique Scrimshaw Walrus Tip, late 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 557

    Antique Scrimshaw Walrus Tip, late 19th Century

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Antique Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1860
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 558

    Antique Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1860

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Polychrome Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1860
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 559

    Polychrome Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Depicting Jack Tar
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 560

    Antique Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Depicting Jack Tar

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Antique 1920s Siebe Gorman & Co. London 6 Bolt Diving Helmet
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 560A

    Antique 1920s Siebe Gorman & Co. London 6 Bolt Diving H...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Two Antique 19th Century Sailor Made Straight Edge Rulers
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 561

    Two Antique 19th Century Sailor Made Straight Edge Rule...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Antique 19th Century Whalebone and Exotic Wood Seam Rubbers
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 561A

    Two Antique 19th Century Whalebone and Exotic Wood Seam...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Whaleman Crafted Antique Whalebone Dip Stick, circa 1850
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 562

    Whaleman Crafted Antique Whalebone Dip Stick, circa 185...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Antique Scrimshawed Falcon's Head Whalebone Swagger Stick, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 563

    Antique Scrimshawed Falcon's Head Whalebone Swagger Sti...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • French Prisoner of War Carved Bone 3-Figure Spinning Jenny, circa 1800
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 564

    French Prisoner of War Carved Bone 3-Figure Spinning Je...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Nantucket Antique Whale Ivory and Whalebone Swift, circa 1850
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 565

    Nantucket Antique Whale Ivory and Whalebone Swift, circ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Whaleman Made Thread Spool Caddy, circa 1840-1850
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,250
    Lot 566

    Whaleman Made Thread Spool Caddy, circa 1840-1850

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,250
  • Rare Nantucket Bodkin Caddy, circa 1850
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 566A

    Rare Nantucket Bodkin Caddy, circa 1850

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Scarce Whaleman Made Pierced Panbone Basket, circa 1850
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 567

    Scarce Whaleman Made Pierced Panbone Basket, circa 1850...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Antique Narwhal Tusk Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 568

    Antique Narwhal Tusk Walking Stick, mid 19th Century

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Carved and Painted Finback Whale By Captain Mike Orbe
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 570

    Carved and Painted Finback Whale By Captain Mike Orbe

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Outstanding Folk Art Sperm Whale Weathervane, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 570A

    Outstanding Folk Art Sperm Whale Weathervane, 19th Cent...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Antique W.L. Byers & Co Ltd. Solid Brass Salesman Sample Ship's Anchor
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 571

    Antique W.L. Byers & Co Ltd. Solid Brass Salesman Sampl...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Vintage Carved and Painted Wood Little Navigator Folk Art Trade Sign Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 572

    Vintage Carved and Painted Wood Little Navigator Folk A...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • George Nemethy Oil on Board, "Racing Sloop"
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 573

    George Nemethy Oil on Board, "Racing Sloop"

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George Nemethy Oil on Artist Board "Sailing Side by Side"
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 574

    George Nemethy Oil on Artist Board "Sailing Side by Sid...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Whaleman Made Inlaid Rolling Pin, circa 1870
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 575

    Whaleman Made Inlaid Rolling Pin, circa 1870

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Whaleman Carved Antique Whalebone Walking Stick, circa 1860
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 576

    Whaleman Carved Antique Whalebone Walking Stick, circa ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Rare Open-Carved Antique Whale Ivory and Whalebone Walking Stick, early 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,250 - $1,750
    Lot 577

    Rare Open-Carved Antique Whale Ivory and Whalebone Walk...

    Est.
    $1,250 - $1,750
  • Fine Antique Whale Ivory and Whalebone "Turk's Knot" Walking Stick, mid 19th Century
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 578

    Fine Antique Whale Ivory and Whalebone "Turk's Knot" Wa...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Nantucket Whale Ivory, Whalebone, Baleen and Wood Swift, circa 1860
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 579

    Nantucket Whale Ivory, Whalebone, Baleen and Wood Swift...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Folk Art Mechanical "Ahab and the Whale" Polychrome Sculpture, late 19th Century
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 579A

    Folk Art Mechanical "Ahab and the Whale" Polychrome Scu...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • J.M. Mullen Oil on Canvas "Portrait of the Ship Colorado", circa 1871
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 580

    J.M. Mullen Oil on Canvas "Portrait of the Ship Colorad...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Antique Carved and Painted Folk Art Figural Sperm Whale Fluke Sculpture
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 581

    Antique Carved and Painted Folk Art Figural Sperm Whale...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 1908 Henry A. Martin Limited Edition Artist Proof Ship Sterns Colored Print
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 582

    1908 Henry A. Martin Limited Edition Artist Proof Ship ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Whaleman Made Inlaid Tropical Wood Gallery Serving Tray, circa 1850
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 583

    Whaleman Made Inlaid Tropical Wood Gallery Serving Tray...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Gilliam Van Der Gouwen Engraving "70 Foot Whale Stranded on the Dutch Seacoast", circa 1715
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 584

    Gilliam Van Der Gouwen Engraving "70 Foot Whale Strande...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Antique English Pine Nautical Ship Decorated Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 585

    Antique English Pine Nautical Ship Decorated Chest of D...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Antique Hand Colored Engraving "South Sea Whale Fishery, A Boat Destroyed by a Wounded Whale"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 586

    Antique Hand Colored Engraving "South Sea Whale Fishery...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Two George W Eldridge's Harbor Chart Nautical Map Books, Copyright 1909
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 587

    Two George W Eldridge's Harbor Chart Nautical Map Books...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Antique Inuit Carved Whalebone Ceremonial Mask, 19th Century
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 588

    Antique Inuit Carved Whalebone Ceremonial Mask, 19th Ce...

    Est.
    $600 - $800

Auction Description

August 7, 2022 - The Marine Auction by Rafael Osona Auctions
Rafael Osona Auctions Kicks off the Annual 2-Day Americana, Fine Art, Marine Online Auctions on August 6 and 7 at 9:30am. The August 6 Session-1 features several Nantucket and New England collections including the Gail and Rich Mellin 40-year Canton Collection. Fine Art offerings include 6 whimsical works by Ralph Cahoon, 5 classic Emile Gruppe, 2 Anne Ramsdell Congdon, 5 Wendell Macy, 3 classic red sail paintings by Robert Stark Jr., 2 Monteque Dawson, Arthur V.Diehl, Georgina Klitgaard (WPA), Maude Clapp, Joan Albaugh, Jan Pawlowski, Kenneth Layman, Jan Munro, George Thomas and others. For the modernist collector 6 George Nakashimi "New" chairs and numerous Stephen Swift designs will delight. Sterling silver includes a rare 18th century Benjamin Bunker Nantucket coin silver porringer, .950 silver Martele pitcher, flatware services by James Robinson, Cartier, Reed & Barton, Pair of Art Deco Tiffany & Co. compotes, Peter, Anne & Wm Bateman cruet set. Abundant American furnishings include 2 Nantucket Windsor chairs, Chippendale oxbow secretary and chests, porringer table, plus bull's eye mirrors, 5 campaign chests and more. An assortment of 16 Nantucket baskets...both antique and lady's classic handbags will delight the collector. Outdoor Weatherend furniture in classic yacht white finish will dress the garden. Over 150 pieces of Canton porcelains from the Mellin collection is complemented by additional Chinese export porcelains and jadite. A rare Chart of Nantucket Shoals Surveyed by Capt. Paul Pinkham, circa 1812 will intrigue. Period fireplace equipment, decorative arts, oriental carpets, textiles, quilts and much more. Session 2 held August 7 features 19th century scrimshaw, walking sticks and canes, yarn swifts, 6 Clark Voorhees Jr. whale carvings, miniature Prisoner of war ship model, numerous half hulls, ship shadowboxes, figureheads, whaleman made boxes, telescopes, signal flags, whaling gear includes harpoons, killing lances, whaleman knives, blubber spades, ship wheels, several Nantucket Sea Captain portraits by Charles Delin, and much more. Bidding available Online, by Telephone and Absentee. LIVE PREVIEW: August 2, 3, 4, 5 from 10am to 5pm at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street, Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Online auctions begin promptly August 6 & 7 at 9:30am EST Read more
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