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Large 19th Century Scrimshaw with Naive Carved Whale Ship Dated 1874
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Large 19th Century Scrimshaw with Naive Carved Whale Ship Dated 1874

19th century
Sold 25 September 2024 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
This “Large 19th Century Scrimshaw with Naive Carved Whale Ship Dated 1874” found a buyer.

It was listed by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Here we have a lovely quality 19th Century American scrimshaw with a detailed carving of a whaling ship with a flower pattern around the top and a repeating geometric engraved pattern around the base of the whale tooth, weighing 203g.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Whale Tooth Scrimshaw to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
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15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1036203
Dealers Internal Reference
7168
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Description
Here we have a lovely quality 19th Century American scrimshaw with a detailed carving of a whaling ship with a flower pattern around the top and a repeating geometric engraved pattern around the base of the whale tooth, weighing 203g.
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Whale Tooth Scrimshaw to the 1870s.

Width
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036203
Dealers Internal Ref
7168
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
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Items Sold 664
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
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An antique carved whale tooth featuring a naive ink engraving of a sailing ship.
Large 19th Century Scrimshaw With Naive Carved Whale Ship Dated 1874
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An antique carved whale tooth featuring a naive ink engraving of a sailing ship.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime Folk Art
  • MaterialWhale tooth, Bone, Pigment
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsNaively carved sailing ship, Inscribed date, Scratched hatchwork
  • SizeW 15 cm (6 in)

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Scrimshaw is the traditional craft created by whalers, sailors, and fishermen, predominantly during the 18th and 19th centuries, who carved or engraved designs into whale teeth, baleen, and bone during long voyages at sea.

Authentic pieces were typically crafted using organic materials harvested during whaling expeditions, most commonly sperm whale teeth, walrus ivory, and whalebone, using basic tools like pocketknives and needles.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination, natural wear patterns, microscopic tool marks, and the type of pigment used to fill the engraved lines, such as soot, lampblack, or tobacco juice.

This object can be displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece alongside other curiosities and maritime artifacts, utilizing a clear acrylic stand to highlight its sculptural form and historical engraving.

To preserve organic materials, keep them away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, avoiding harsh cleaning agents and instead dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth.
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