(4) Scrimshaw and nautical items. 20th century. To include a desk mount with 3 raw sperm whale teeth on a wooden base 2 3/4″ to 4″ h. An engraved sperm whale tooth with a ship under sail. 4 1/2″ high with applied crest. Signed Othon. A whalebone and sperm whale tooth letter opener 7 3/4″ high. A carved sailor made whimsy with a ring handle. 10″ long. Overall good condition. Cannot be shipped out of Massachusetts.
Othon – Scrimshaw and Nautical Items – 20th Century Auction Catalog
