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Scrimshaw Whale

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

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Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case
Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case

Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case

Located in Woodbury, CT

A very rare whale Ivory scrimshaw umbrella form needle-holder.

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20th Century American Nautical Objects

19th C Scrimshaw Whales Tooth of Horsted Place East Sussex Hot Air Ballon & Pig
19th C Scrimshaw Whales Tooth of Horsted Place East Sussex Hot Air Ballon & Pig

19th C Scrimshaw Whales Tooth of Horsted Place East Sussex Hot Air Ballon & Pig

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A Victorian scrimshaw whale tooth, circa/post 1850. Detailed engraved decoration depicting ‘Horsted Place’ in Little Horsted, East Sussex with a hot air balloon flying overhead wit...

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Nantucket Watercolor of Catboat and Steamship at Brant Point by Robert Spring

Nantucket Watercolor of Catboat and Steamship at Brant Point by Robert Spring

By Robert Spring

Located in Nantucket, MA

Robert Spring was famous for his scrimshaw whale's teeth, but first studied as a watercolorist and returned to painting in 1987.

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Vintage 1980s American Other Paintings

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Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Located in Nottingham, GB

In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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Materials

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Hand Colored Map of Nantucket by Sol Levenson, 1981

Hand Colored Map of Nantucket by Sol Levenson, 1981

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Hand Colored Map of Nantucket by Sol Levenson, 1981

By Sol Levenson

Located in Nantucket, MA

The map features local place names, and an array of iconic Nantucket images including a Figurehead, Sperm Whale and Scrimshawed Whale's Tooth, Barque under full sail, Whale Boat and ...

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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings

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Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship
Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship

Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship

Located in Haarlem, NL

Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to sell.

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Antique 19th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

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Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks

Pair Inuit Seal and Whale Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusks

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of antique Alaskan walrus tusks with scrimshaw decoration, one with three different whales the other with three different seals.

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Antique Early 1900s American Tribal Antiquities

Materials

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1835s Scrimshaw Vertically Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship
1835s Scrimshaw Vertically Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship

1835s Scrimshaw Vertically Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship

Located in Milan, IT

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth, of fine workmanship, length 12.7 cm, depicting the frigate Pique sailing in 1835.

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Antique 1830s Nautical Objects

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19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Original Marine Artcraft
19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Original Marine Artcraft

19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Original Marine Artcraft

Located in Milan, IT

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth, of exquisite workmanship, length 12.6 cm, depicting the bust of a Woman and on the back a whale and whalers at sea with the boat overt...

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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Antique Nautical Workmanship
19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Antique Nautical Workmanship

19th Century Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Antique Nautical Workmanship

Located in Milan, IT

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, of fine workmanship from the half of the 19th century, length 11 cm, inches 4.3, depicting 6 whalers on a rowing boat trying to harpoon a whale ...

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Antique 1850s Desk Sets

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19th Century Scrimshaw of Antique Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Nautical Workmanship
19th Century Scrimshaw of Antique Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Nautical Workmanship

19th Century Scrimshaw of Antique Engraved Whale Tooth Fine Nautical Workmanship

Located in Milan, IT

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, very fine workmanship, half of the 19th century, length 15 cm, depicting 6 whalers on a rowing boat as they fall into the water overturned by...

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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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19th Century Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship
19th Century Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship

19th Century Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Antique Nautical Workmanship

Located in Milan, IT

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, very fine workmanship, made in the half of the 19th century, length 13 cm,- inches 5.1, depicting 6 whalers on a rowing boat trying to harpoon...

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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone

19th Century Antique Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Ancient Marine Art
19th Century Antique Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Ancient Marine Art

19th Century Antique Scrimshaw of an Engraved Whale Tooth Ancient Marine Art

Located in Milan, IT

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth, of exquisite workmanship, from the mid 19th century length 14 cm, depicting 2 rowing boats with six whales each trying to harpoon a whale, in th...

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Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

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Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

By Jose Formoso Reyes

Located in Nantucket, MA

Known for his carvings of whales, scrimshaw, ship models, shadowboxes and folk art, he was approached by Jose Reyes for ideas to adorn the top of his Nantucket purses: his carved ebo...

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

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Whales Tooth Scrimshaw
Whales Tooth Scrimshaw

Whales Tooth Scrimshaw

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H 5 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in

Whales Tooth Scrimshaw

Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century scrimshaw. One side stipple work figure of a woman; reverse side figure of a man in frock coat

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

C. 1862 Whale's Tooth with Scrimshaw
C. 1862 Whale's Tooth with Scrimshaw

C. 1862 Whale's Tooth with Scrimshaw

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering an old whale's tooth with scrimshaw dated 1862. It seems to have a Civil War theme, has writing that says, "Virginia", "Liberty for all", and other things.

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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Carving 19th Century Azores Islands Signed
Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Carving 19th Century Azores Islands Signed

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Carving 19th Century Azores Islands Signed

Located in Harrogate, GB

Fine, genuine scrimshaw art carving on a whale tooth. Late 19th Century origin, signed by artist.

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Antique 1890s Spanish Nautical Objects

Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth
Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth

Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth

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Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale's Tooth

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Ebonized baleen pen stand inlaid with a motif of tusk rounds, and scrimshaw whale teeth depicting a commemorative attribution to an American sailor.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Inkwells

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Bone, Ebony

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Scrimshaw Whale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the scrimshaw whale you’re looking for. Frequently made of bone and tortoise shell, every scrimshaw whale was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer scrimshaw whale, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each scrimshaw whale bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Scrimshaw Whale?

The average selling price for a scrimshaw whale at 1stDibs is $1,958, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $12,875 for the highest priced.