3006

Dated 1837

INLAID SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH

Formed as a vase, the hollow end of the tooth carved in a fan design and inlaid on one side with a shell half-circle and a silver shield and engraved on the other side "E.A.C.". Inlaid side engraved "Oct 4 1837" in pinpoint lettering and "The whale from whose Jaw this tooth was drawn" in script lettering. Opposite side engraved "Oct. 4th 1837 From E.A.C. To J.L.B." in pinpoint script lettering. Tooth encircled by pinpoint images of stars, a tree, a horse, assorted ships, a "Female Camel", an "African Lioness", a "G...antio Crane", a "Military" figure and the verse "No earthly object to be seen But cows and geese upon the green", believed to be from "Country and Town" by Horatio Smith.
Length 5.5". With wood and metal stand. Height on stand approx. 6".
Condition: Chips to fan carving at base.
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