A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth with a whaling scene
A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth with a whaling scene** a delicately engraved yet well detailed whaling scene around the circumference of the base of the tooth, and showing the whaleship, two (2) manned whaleboats, a pod of whales diving and spouting. In the sky are a number of stars, several with initials, including: M.D., W.A., J.D., and Matt. Possible whalers who died on the voyage. 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) length.
A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth with a whaling scene
A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth with a whaling scene** a delicately engraved yet well detailed whaling scene around the circumference of the base of the tooth, and showing the whaleship, two (2) manned whaleboats, a pod of whales diving and spouting. In the sky are a number of stars, several with initials, including: M.D., W.A., J.D., and Matt. Possible whalers who died on the voyage. 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) length.
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.jpg "Source: Christie's")
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