POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD BURDETT Depicts a three-masted whaleship flying a large American flag off..

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD BURDETT Mid-19th Century

Depicts a three-masted whaleship flying a large American flag off the stern and assorted colored pennants and flags from the masts. Titled in a rope-bordered cartouche below scene "Japan - Bound to the USA". Berry and foliate vine at base. Ship detailed with nicely shaded sails, a geometric trailboard and whaleships on davits. The ship's hull and the ocean waves are deeply engraved, similar to the workmanship of Burdett. Length 5.75".

The Collection of Paul Vardeman.

Condition: Obverse with typical age lines at tip. Undecorated reverse with .5" x .25" chip at base and more significant age lines.

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