Scrimshaw whale's tooth , dated "1878"
Scrimshaw whale's tooth
dated "1878"
One side decorated with an exotic bird above the inscription, "Whaler Tropic Bird 181 tons 1878 Edgertown Captain J. Jernegan," the other decorated with a whaling scene and portrait of the ship.
L: 5 5/8 in.
provenance:
Collection of the late Hans U. Jahn, Charlottesville, VA.
Northeast Auctions, August 21-22, 2010, Lot 913.
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Scrimshaw whale's tooth
dated "1878"
One side decorated with an exotic bird above the inscription, "Whaler Tropic Bird 181 tons 1878 Edgertown Captain J. Jernegan," the other decorated with a whaling scene and portrait of the ship.
L: 5 5/8 in.
provenance:
Collection of the late Hans U. Jahn, Charlottesville, VA.
Northeast Auctions, August 21-22, 2010, Lot 913.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
