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Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth Ship Huron dated 1839 cm 9

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Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth, exquisite workmanship dated 1839, height cm 9, depicting whaler near a rock and partially submerged whale, under the name of the ship SHIP HURON. On the sides and within a cartouche is engraved the date 1839 and the name of the Hudson River. On back of the tooth is engraved the profile of a beautiful lady with long hair, enclosed in a beautiful oval cartouche, above the woman's name Emma. Good original patina condition. Measures 9x4x2.5- inches 3.6x1.6x1.1.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.6 in (9.15 cm)Diameter: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Teeth
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1839
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020237356432
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