POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century Both sides...

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH Mid-19th Century
Both sides with whaling scenes. Obverse depicts an American-flagged whaleship, three whaleboats in the water and a large sperm whale. Two of the whaleboats are under sail and two are positioned so that the crew members are visible, including harpooners poised with harpoons at the bow of the boats. Reverse depicts a harpooned whale, a whaleboat with six crew members, and a bow view of a distant whaleship. Red ink used to color blood at the whale's blowhole and around where the two harpoons have entered the whale's side. Faint image of a whale's tail and a harpoon on one edge. Length 5.5".
Provenance:
Eldred's, The Marine Sale, November 15, 2018, Lot #118.
Private Collection.

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Both sides with whaling scenes. Obverse depicts an American-flagged whaleship, three whaleboats in the water and a large sperm whale. Two of the whaleboats are under sail and two are positioned so that the crew members are visible, including harpooners poised with harpoons at the bow of the boats. Reverse depicts a harpooned whale, a whaleboat with six crew members, and a bow view of a distant whaleship. Red ink used to color blood at the whale's blowhole and around where the two harpoons have entered the whale's side. Faint image of a whale's tail and a harpoon on one edge. Length 5.5".
Provenance:
Eldred's, The Marine Sale, November 15, 2018, Lot #118.
Private Collection.

This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.

Condition: Small age chip at base. Very small scattered red ink spots throughout.

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