Antique Scrimshaw Shell, U.S. Patent Office
Updated August 27, 2026
| Lot number | 0123 |
| Estimate | $300 - $600 |
| Opening bid | $150 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Summer Fine Art & Antiques Auction |
| Date | September 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | J. James Auctioneers & Appraisers |
| Location | Plymouth, Massachusetts |
Antique Scrimshaw Nautilus Shell, "Patent Office Washington". Shell stripped to mother of pearl with detailed scrimshaw architectural rendering of the US Patent Office. Good condition, measures: 5.5"
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