DOUBLE-SIDED SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE PLAQUE Obverse with scene of a whaleship cutting in above an active whaling scene with at least thr...

DOUBLE-SIDED SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE PLAQUE Mid-19th Century

Obverse with scene of a whaleship cutting in above an active whaling scene with at least three visible whales and three whaleboats, one of which is stoved. The reverse depicts a warship at sea. Both the whaleship and the warship are flying a variety of flags and pennants, and both have similar large figureheads. A great primitive example. Approx. 7.5" x 5.5".

Provenance:

Maritime Auctions, York, Maine, March 28, 1992, Lot #188.

Easton Maritime Antiques, Easton, Maryland, November 30, 1996.

The Collection of Paul Vardeman.

Condition: Pierced at top corners for hanging. Small chip at one corner's edge. No other damages noted.

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