American Folk Art, Scrimshaw busk
Updated August 23, 2026
This auction ended on September 3, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0228 |
| Estimate | $500 - $700 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Auction | Great Estates |
| Date | September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Toomey & Co. Auctioneers |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
American Folk Art Scrimshaw busk 1784 carved wood 12.25 h x 2.25 w x 0.125 d in (31 x 6 x 0 cm) Busk features a love poem. Carved date and inscription to back 'AH February the 12 Day 1784'.
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