Pair of scrimshaw-decorated whale teeth, Charles W.
Pair of scrimshaw-decorated whale teeth Charles W. DeMontigny (1885-1957), Massachusetts, early 20th century Both signed, "C. W. DeMontigny," the first decorated with standing figure of the Marquis de Lafayette, retains Christie's label on verso; the second decorated with a portrait of John Paul Jones, mounted on mahogany bases; together with a smaller tooth decorated with the "Goddess of Whalers", and the "Whaler Romulus".
overall H: 9 in. (including stands)
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Pair of scrimshaw-decorated whale teeth Charles W. DeMontigny (1885-1957), Massachusetts, early 20th century Both signed, "C. W. DeMontigny," the first decorated with standing figure of the Marquis de Lafayette, retains Christie's label on verso; the second decorated with a portrait of John Paul Jones, mounted on mahogany bases; together with a smaller tooth decorated with the "Goddess of Whalers", and the "Whaler Romulus".
overall H: 9 in. (including stands)
