A Victorian sperm whale tooth scrimshaw decorated with whaling scene of whale up-ending a whaling boat and sailors, a sailing vessel in the background, decorated with anchor and harpoon verso, 10.2 cm long CONDITION REPORTS Came from a local collector. Splits emanating from the open end, various nibbles and small chips round the rim. All over various scratches and some small splits. Damage to the end with missing piece and end has possibly been off and re-glued with crack visible. All over general various signs of wear and tear throughout
A Victorian sperm whale tooth scrimshaw decorated with whaling scene of whale up-ending a whaling boat and sailors, a sailing vessel in the background, decorated with anchor and harpoon verso, 10.2 cm long CONDITION REPORTS Came from a local collector. Splits emanating from the open end, various nibbles and small chips round the rim. All over various scratches and some small splits. Damage to the end with missing piece and end has possibly been off and re-glued with crack visible. All over general various signs of wear and tear throughout
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.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
