DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 574D
Red McCombs | Conflagration of Lexington 1840 Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Estimate: $400 - $600
Current Bid
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Antique whale tooth scrimshaw a detailed depiction of the paddle steamer labeled "Conflagration of the Lexington", commemorating the steamboat disaster on Long Island Sound, where the Lexington steamboat caught fire and sank in January 1840 with a massive loss of life
length 8.5 in. x width 1.5 in. x depth 1.25 in.
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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