$3,120
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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27