Lot 48: 19th C. Shark’s Vertebrate Cane

Estimate: $200 – $400

Baleen top and four small baleen sections, acquired from Elizabeth Coatesworth Beston (Henry Beston), originally from the Capt. Barnabus Lincoln house, (he was captured by pirates and wrote a pamphlet about it), full Hingham and Beston history on tag, 33 1/2″ l, (ex. John P. Richardson collection).