Large Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth, America, mid to late 19th century, with incised carvings of a child holding a crop riding the back of a large dog, a soldier on horseback, a three-masted vessel flying American flags, a portrait bust of a woman wearing roses in her hair, and a full-length portrait of a fashionably dressed woman, (minor chips and cracks), lg. 8 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-08-08
French, early 19th century. A whale's tooth with scrimshaw work featuring large clipper ship inscribed "The French Frigate 'Incorruptible' in action with H.M.S. Acheron off Read more…
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-06-28
Engraved Whale's Tooth, early to mid 19th century, the large tooth depicting "South Sea Fishery," with a whaling bark and three long boats pursuing two Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-06
Engraved and Polychromed Decorated Whale's Tooth, 19th century, the large tooth engraved with an American whaling ship and several small whale boats, one under sail Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-06-08
