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THBPOLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW "A SPERM WHALE'S TOOTH JUNE 11TH 1830" Circa 1830 Length 6.5".
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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW "A SPERM WHALE'S TOOTH JUNE 11TH 1830"
Circa 1830
Titled in a band that encircles the tip, similarly to Frederick Myrick's signature on the famed "Susan's Teeth". The circumference of the tooth is covered with four charmingly rendered vignettes. Two depict whaling scenes, one off a hilly coast with two whaleboats in pursuit of a pod of whales and the whaleship cutting in, and the other with a whaleship and three whaleboats around an expired sperm whale. Another scene depicts a stately home on a cliff overlooking the sea, with two vessels and a hilly coastline in the distance, and the fourth shows a gunship firing its cannons, with a smaller vessel and a lighthouse atop steep cliffs off the starboard side. Both vessels are flying red flags, possibly British.
Length 6.5".
Provenance:
John Rinaldi Nautical Antiques, Kennebunkport, Maine.
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Miklos.Condition
Figured patina. Typical uneven base. Appears to have a large ink stain in hollow, not impacting scrimshaw work. ** This item is not available for international delivery. Please be aware of your local laws and regulations and bid accordingly.**
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