20th c. Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth by Unknown Artist. Finely engraved polychrome tooth with sailor, whaleship, and laurel borders.

20th c. Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth by Unknown Artist. Finely engraved polychrome tooth with sailor

Lot# 90

Price

SOLD: $950

Description

20th c. A finely engraved polychrome sperm whale tooth. Recto: Features a Jack Tar sailor with American flag harpoon and other tools. Verso: Shows a whaleship under sail with sperm shales in a flurry. Laurel pattern borders. 6″ high. Fine condition. PLEASE NOTE: This item cannot be shipped out of Massachusetts.