An extremely large scrimshawed and polychromed panbone of the whaler Argus, English, mid 19th century,
decorated with whales and whaleboats at work within leafy border flanked by two columns flying the Red Ensign and Union flags, the ships name Argus above and crossed harpoons below, (one corner missing), 9.25x17in (23.5x43cm)
Sold for
£8,400
inc. premium
Category: Fine Art / Marine Art
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