Matched Pair of Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth Decorated with Panoramic Whaling Scenes

Description:

Matched Pair of Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth Decorated with Panoramic Whaling Scenes, early to mid-19th century, engraved teeth, one tooth depicting a whaleship at sea, four whaleboats with whalemen, a breeching whale, and several spouting whales, the other tooth depicting a whaleship at sea and three whaleboats with whalemen dragging a dead whale, both with an engraved diamond band near the top, mounted on a mahogany stand, (age cracks),ht. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800


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