We offer 3 scrimshaw replica as an inexpensive set for a dealer or collector.These museum-quality reproductions look realistically worn, their weight is correct and so are all the incised scenes.
A) A walrus tusk, dated 1842, showing a whaling scene with the whaling ship and several boats in action.Signed D.M.S. and: The Ship CHARLES. W. MORGAN; New Bedford.Size: 58 cms x 7 cms x 4.5 cms
(approx. 23" x 3" x 2")
Weight : 2.1 kgs. (4.5 lbs)
B) A whale tooth, showing Napoleon. dated 1815 and sailors loading and positioning a ship's canon. It is signed J.A.Size: 17 cms x 5 cms x 4 cms
(approx. 7" x 2" x 1.1/2")
Weight : 500 g. (1.1 lb)
C) A walrus tusk, dated 1830, showing a maiden to represent LIBERTY and a whaling ship.Signed D.M. and: SHIP JAMES ALLEN.A detailed floral decoration is incised on the back.
Size: 60 cms x 7 cms x 4.5 cms(approx. 23.5" x 3" x 2")Weight : 2.1 kgs. (4.5 lbs)