George Watson Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth

George Watson Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth, mid-19th century, depicting a ship on choppy seas, ht. 6 1/8 in. Literature: For biographical information on George Watson see Stuart M. Frank, Dictionary of Scrimshaw Artists (Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Connecticut, 1991), p. 143. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.