Antique Appraisal

SAMIAM · 05-13-2024, 04:13 PM

My brother in law was a collector. He left me 6 items that look like bayonets but some are more like swords. Look like civil war items. Also left me a walrus tusk and whale teeth scrimshaw carvings…..I’m sure they are reproductions but wondering if anyone knows a person who could look them over and tell me what they are. Not looking to sell, just want some info

The Real BigGuy · 05-14-2024, 04:21 PM

I remember watching Antiques Roadshow several years ago. A gentleman had 2 or 3 whales teeth scrimshaw items. I think the estimate was like 35k. Good luck!

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Nautique2001 · 05-14-2024, 05:33 PM

Just a thought...

If you don't receive a local recommendation, you might try Mystic Seaport. Their Collections & Research Center might be able to help you or refer you to someone.

The Real BigGuy · Yesterday, 05:28 AM

Check the internet. Sometimes you can send an appraiser pictures and they are enough to have them make a fake/may be real decision. I’ve also search for pictures of antique swords to compare what I had. Turned out to be a training sword from WW1 that someone had sharpened to destroy what little value it had.

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The Real BigGuy · Yesterday, 05:35 AM

You just missed “The Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association” 2024 “Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend” in New Bedford. It was this past weekend.

http://www.antiquescrimshawcollectors.org/

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05-13-2024, 04:13 PM	#1
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,842 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,628 Times in 563 Posts	Antique Appraisal My brother in law was a collector. He left me 6 items that look like bayonets but some are more like swords. Look like civil war items. Also left me a walrus tusk and whale teeth scrimshaw carvings…..I’m sure they are reproductions but wondering if anyone knows a person who could look them over and tell me what they are. Not looking to sell, just want some info

05-14-2024, 04:21 PM	#2
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 111 Thanked 414 Times in 247 Posts	I remember watching Antiques Roadshow several years ago. A gentleman had 2 or 3 whales teeth scrimshaw items. I think the estimate was like 35k. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-14-2024, 05:33 PM	#3
Nautique2001 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 22 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Just a thought... If you don't receive a local recommendation, you might try Mystic Seaport. Their Collections & Research Center might be able to help you or refer you to someone.

Yesterday, 05:28 AM	#4
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 111 Thanked 414 Times in 247 Posts	Check the internet. Sometimes you can send an appraiser pictures and they are enough to have them make a fake/may be real decision. I’ve also search for pictures of antique swords to compare what I had. Turned out to be a training sword from WW1 that someone had sharpened to destroy what little value it had. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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Yesterday, 05:35 AM	#5
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,138 Thanks: 111 Thanked 414 Times in 247 Posts	You just missed “The Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association” 2024 “Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend” in New Bedford. It was this past weekend. http://www.antiquescrimshawcollectors.org/ Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app