THE STEAM WHALER WILLIAM Faux Scrimshaw Vessel

Faux scrimshaw vessel, possibly crafted from resting or another composite material. Etching depicts a whaling ship and reads THE STEAM WHALER WILLIAM LEWIS SEPTEMBER 25, 1891, the other side depicts a whale crashing through a ship and reads as TO THE MEMORY OF ASA DOUGLAS, TH ASHLEY, AD BATCHELOR, THOMAS FREEMAN. Measures approx 4 inches H, and 3 inches W. Wear is consistent with age. Property of Janine Metz estate, social secretary to British Royal the Duke & Dutchess of Windsor. Resin sculpture, faux scrimshaw, decorative arts, mantle accessory, desk accessories, vintage collectibles, decorative accessories, carved bone, carved resin. 9