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A Very Finely Carved Bone Memento Mori
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Very Finely Carved Bone Memento Mori

1920 - 1940
Description

A very finely carved bone memento mori in a well constructed bone coffin with a whaling scene finely engraved on the lid and housing a Skeleton reminding us that no one is immortal and we should use our lives to the very best. There is £12 charge for postage and packing

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Scrimshaw Bone Coffin Box to the 1930s.

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SA1225791
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Description
A very finely carved bone memento mori in a well constructed bone coffin with a whaling scene finely engraved on the lid and housing a Skeleton reminding us that no one is immortal and we should use our lives to the very best. There is £12 charge for postage and packing
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Scrimshaw Bone Coffin Box to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225791
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid.
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Archive I A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid.

A very finely carved bone memento mori

Archive II A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid. View II
Archive III A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid. View III
Archive IV A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid. View IV
Archive V A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid. View V
Archive VI A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid. View VII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid.
A very finely carved bone memento mori
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A cream-coloured bone coffin box featuring etched scrimshaw depictions of a whaling scene, boats, and ocean waves on the lid.
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Scrimshaw refers to the craft of carving or engraving designs into bone or ivory, historically practiced by whalers during long ocean voyages. Coffin-shaped boxes often served as memento mori items, representing themes of mortality within 19th-century maritime folk art traditions.

Artisans constructed these small vessels from carved bone panels, securing the sides with tiny wooden or bone pegs. Etched scenes were engraved into the surface using sharp tools and highlighted with dark pigments such as soot, ink, or lampblack.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit subtle surface wear, micro-fractures or crazing, and hand-fitted pinned joinery. Under magnification, genuine hand-engraved lines display slight irregularities, whereas modern reproductions often show uniform, machine-moulded details.

Small nautical curiosities suit dark wood surfaces within a library, study, or hallway setting. Displaying the object on an office desk, a bookshelf, or alongside historic leather-bound books creates a focused collector display.

Bone artefacts require a stable atmosphere with controlled humidity levels to prevent warping or splitting. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and keep the item away from direct heat sources, liquids, and prolonged sunlight exposure.
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