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 1779, showing 2 Captains:Richard Pearson and John Paul Jonesand a scene with 2 ships off Flamborough Head near Scarborough.Signed: The bonhomme Richard & Serapin.Size: 58 cms x 7 cms x 4.5 cms
(approx. 23" x 3" x 2")Weight : 2 kgs. (4.4 lbs)
B) A whale tooth, showing the ship Mercury and signed Captn Daniel Jordan, Green Port, 1862-70.Size : 11 cms x 4 cms x 3 cms(approx. 4.1/2" x 1.1/4" x 1.1/2")Weight : 150 g. (.3 lb)
C) A large whale tooth, showing the steamer Vicksburg on the Mississippi on one side and a group of Civil War weapons on the other.Size: 17 cms x 5 cms x 4 cms (approx. 7" x 2" x 1.1/2")
Weight : 520 g. (1.1 lb)