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Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw,c 1860. Large 19th Century Example.
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Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw,c 1860. Large 19th Century Example.

19th century
Sold 5 September 2021 · Curious Antiques
This “Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw,c 1860. Large 19th Century Example” found a buyer.

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Large 19th century Walrus tusk with scrimshaw decoration, c 1860. The tusk is beautifully decorated with 5 masted ships in sail. It has taken on great colour / patina over the years. Overall condition is good.There is minor rubbing, a hole drilled into the end (I assume it was mounted onto something at one point in its life?) and small chips at both ends,all minor and as you would expect from an old example. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.

Size: 35 cm long/ tall x 6 cm wide x 4 cm deep. Weight 0.7 kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA737310
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Large 19th century Walrus tusk with scrimshaw decoration, c 1860. The tusk is beautifully decorated with 5 masted ships in sail. It has taken on great colour / patina over the years. Overall condition is good.There is minor rubbing, a hole drilled into the end (I assume it was mounted onto something at one point in its life?) and small chips at both ends,all minor and as you would expect from an old example.
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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.
Curious Antiques

Size: 35 cm long/ tall x 6 cm wide x 4 cm deep. Weight 0.7 kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA737310
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Curious Antiques
Telephone 07795 237 189
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Curious Antiques
Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
Verified Since Jun 2015
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 374
Curious Antiques
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Location: Curious Antiques, Timeline Antiques Centre, Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JR, United Kingdom
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Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw,c 1860. Large 19th Century Example.
Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw,c 1860. Large 19th Century Example.
Ref: SA737310
Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw,c 1860. Large 19th Century Example.
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)
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