19th Century
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A POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW SWIFT
19th Century
a whalebone swift with a bone clamp engraved with star and floral pattern, with adjustable sliding throat and screw lock. The top of the swift is of an egg cup design, and is also with star and floral pattern. The swift is bound together with brass pins and cuttyhunk ties (modern). The swift comes with a carrying box, 29 x 3.7/8 x 3in. (73.7 x 9.5 x 8.8cm.) (box)
19th Century
a whalebone swift with a bone clamp engraved with star and floral pattern, with adjustable sliding throat and screw lock. The top of the swift is of an egg cup design, and is also with star and floral pattern. The swift is bound together with brass pins and cuttyhunk ties (modern). The swift comes with a carrying box, 29 x 3.7/8 x 3in. (73.7 x 9.5 x 8.8cm.) (box)