19th C. Scrimshaw Turtle Carapace Mercury 1844
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0038 |
| Estimate | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Opening bid | $1,000 |
| Auction | Amero Auctions Ocean Winds Session 1 |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Amero Auctions |
| Location | Sarasota, Florida |
19th Century ornately scrimshaw turtle carapace. Figural winged eagle and motto over "Ship Mercury 1844" over depiction of whaling scene with the ship. Lower "Free Trade" over compass star, foliate
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