Lot Essay
A closely related, large tooth is illustrated on the cover of E. Norman Flayderman, Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders (New Milford, Connecticut, 1972), also on p. 25
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AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH
American, 19th century
Both sides engraved with elaborate whaling scenes with large ships, numerous whale boats and whales, with red coloring for blood on the ships and on the water; together with a 5½ inch tooth depicting a young woman (not illustrated), and a 5 inch tooth depicting a whale, a whaling ship, and an American eagle with banner and shield
7¼in. length (3)
American, 19th century
Both sides engraved with elaborate whaling scenes with large ships, numerous whale boats and whales, with red coloring for blood on the ships and on the water; together with a 5½ inch tooth depicting a young woman (not illustrated), and a 5 inch tooth depicting a whale, a whaling ship, and an American eagle with banner and shield
7¼in. length (3)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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