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Scrimshawed Corset Busks
4/12/2014 - Americana: Live Salesroom Auction
American, 19th century. A group of corset busks, one in whalebone, unadorned, one in maple carved on one side with hearts and spiral patterns and one in baleen scrimshawed on one side with sand dollars, vases of flowers and ships; lg. 13.25 in. (longest). 

Provenance:  
From the Estate of Kenneth Erwin, Portland, Michigan

Condition:  
Baleen busk has two deep chips to reverse and three to front edges. 
Sold: $799.50
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