SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE CRIBBAGE BOARD IN THE FORM OF A WHALE Engraved and pierced game board surrounded by an engraved whaling scene of...

SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE CRIBBAGE BOARD IN THE FORM OF A WHALE Mid-19th Century

Engraved and pierced game board surrounded by an engraved whaling scene of a whaleship and three whaleboats in pursuit of a pod of whales. Each whaleboat is carrying six men and at least two of the boats are fast to a whale. Foliate garland along perimeter. "John Schiff" at end and "J" and "S" above whaleship. Other initials, possibly "O", "F", "T" and "C" on underside. Board is raised on four metal pins to allow pegs to be inserted into holes. Retains four painted wooden pegs, probably not original. Length 16".

Illustrated in Scrimshaw: The Whaler's Legacy by Martha Lawrence, p. 176.

Provenance:

Paul Madden, Sandwich, Massachusetts

The Collection of Paul Vardeman.

Condition: Upper fluke broken off some time ago.

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