An impressive scrimshaw whale's tooth depicting Aesop's Fable, 19th century. Originally the property of Captain WILLIAM C. JONES son of the ill-fated Captain HENRY JONES who drowned when his ship the barque Herald was wrecked off the Falkland Islands in 1855. His son William survived the ordeal and went on to captain several vessels including the barque Irizu, barque Republic, barque Times, and the brig Esperanza, as well as the Nicoya and the Barranca, crossing the equator an impressive 122 tim

Estimate

A$1,200–2,000

Realised

A$1,800

Closed 30 Nov 2025, 11:00 View at the house ↗

727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143

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Source: Leski Auctions
First seen: 23 July 2026, 11:06
Last seen: 23 July 2026, 11:06
Category: Collectables · classified by our model
Reference: This page is the durable record · survives the house removing its listing
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