Large Whale Tooth Scrimshaw, Dated 1891, Whaling Scene

Name: Large Whale Tooth Scrimshaw, Dated 1891, Whaling Scene
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA801157
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Curious Antiques

Description

Large (0.26kg) 19th century Whale tooth scrimshaw, dated 1891. This is a nice example decorated to one side with a picture of a 3 masted Whaling ship .It is inscribed 'Mary' (presumably the name of the ship or the name of a loved one?) and is dated 1891. It has nice colour/patina and overall condition is good in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.

Price includes FREE UK delivery.

Size: 14cm long x 5cm wide x 3.5cm deep, weight 0.26kg.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA801157

Dealers Notes

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Description

Large (0.26kg) 19th century Whale tooth scrimshaw, dated 1891. This is a nice example decorated to one side with a picture of a 3 masted Whaling ship .

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It is inscribed 'Mary' (presumably the name of the ship or the name of a loved one?) and is dated 1891.

Curious Antiques

It has nice colour/patina and overall condition is good in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to view the item.

Price includes FREE UK delivery.

Size: 14cm long x 5cm wide x 3.5cm deep, weight 0.26kg.