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Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare scrimshaw decorated horn, engraved over one side with the Royal Arms countersigned and
Category

Antique 1860s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Horn

Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn
Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn

Rare Scrimshaw Decorated Horn

H 0.1 in W 43.5 in D 0.1 in
Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

H 0.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw

19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 13.5 in
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Located in valatie, NY
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum

Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum

H 11.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated
Category

20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Resin

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes

H 24 in W 16 in D 6 in
Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous antique walking stick with horn handle decorated with elephant scrimshaw, circa 1900. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Horn, Hardwood

Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw
Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw

Antique Walking Stick with Horn Handle Adorned with Elephant Scrimshaw

H 36 in Dm 2 in
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mounted Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Scrimshaw of vertically engraved orca tooth depicting vessel mid-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di ora inciso verticalmente raffigurante un vascello di prua a sinistra
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of vertically engraved orca tooth depicting vessel mid-19th century
Scrimshaw of vertically engraved orca tooth depicting vessel mid-19th century

Scrimshaw of vertically engraved orca tooth depicting vessel mid-19th century

H 4.35 in Dm 1.2 in
Antique Inuit Carved Bone Folk Art Scrimshaw Cribbage Game Board
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Inuit folk art carved bone cribbage board featuring a Polar Bear propped up by Seals. Measure: 10".
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Games

Materials

Bone

Antique Inuit Carved Bone Folk Art Scrimshaw Cribbage Game Board
Antique Inuit Carved Bone Folk Art Scrimshaw Cribbage Game Board

Antique Inuit Carved Bone Folk Art Scrimshaw Cribbage Game Board

H 2 in W 2.75 in D 10.25 in
Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth valuable workmanship dated 1882
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente, di pregevole fattura datato 1882, lunghezza
Category

Antique 1880s Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone

Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth valuable workmanship dated 1882
Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth valuable workmanship dated 1882

Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth valuable workmanship dated 1882

H 4.8 in Dm 2.2 in
Pair of Antique Scrimshaw Cups, Welsh, Ram's Horn, Carved Tumbler, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique scrimshaw cups. A Welsh, ram's horn carved tumbler, dating to the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Decorative Bowls

Materials

Horn

Pair of Antique Scrimshaw Cups, Welsh, Ram's Horn, Carved Tumbler, Victorian
Pair of Antique Scrimshaw Cups, Welsh, Ram's Horn, Carved Tumbler, Victorian

Pair of Antique Scrimshaw Cups, Welsh, Ram's Horn, Carved Tumbler, Victorian

H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this fine, antique scrimshaw steer Horn. Found in England, circa 1870
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Horn

19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving
19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving

19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving

H 4.5 in W 22.5 in D 4 in
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting the Captain F. Swain 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante da un lato il mezzo busto del Captain F. Swain
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting the Captain F. Swain 1850
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting the Captain F. Swain 1850

Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting the Captain F. Swain 1850

H 4 in Dm 1.4 in
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth dated 1861 depicting SHIP NOLAN
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso datato 1861, raffigurante da un lato grande veliero a vele
Category

Antique 1860s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth dated 1861 depicting SHIP NOLAN
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth dated 1861 depicting SHIP NOLAN

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth dated 1861 depicting SHIP NOLAN

H 3.2 in Dm 1.6 in
7990 Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth dated around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo
Category

Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

7990 Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth dated around 1850
7990 Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth dated around 1850

7990 Scrimshaw of vertically engraved whale tooth dated around 1850

H 3.5 in Dm 1.4 in
Scrimshaw whale tooth engraving of fine workmanship dated around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, di pregevole fattura databile attorno alla metà del XIX
Category

Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw whale tooth engraving of fine workmanship dated around 1850
Scrimshaw whale tooth engraving of fine workmanship dated around 1850

Scrimshaw whale tooth engraving of fine workmanship dated around 1850

H 4.5 in Dm 1.6 in
Engraved whale tooth scrimshaw of fine workmanship datable around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, di pregevole fattura databile attorno alla metà del XIX sec
Category

Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Engraved whale tooth scrimshaw of fine workmanship datable around 1850
Engraved whale tooth scrimshaw of fine workmanship datable around 1850

Engraved whale tooth scrimshaw of fine workmanship datable around 1850

H 1.6 in Dm 4.6 in
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved front sailing ship on the back the whaler Jack
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, da un lato veliero a vele spiegate e sotto il nome BEDFORD
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved front sailing ship on the back the whaler Jack
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved front sailing ship on the back the whaler Jack

Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved front sailing ship on the back the whaler Jack

H 3.7 in Dm 1.3 in
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting naked woman with very 1850s face
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante donna nuda dal viso molto fine, con lunghi
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting naked woman with very 1850s face
Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting naked woman with very 1850s face

Scrimshaw of engraved whale tooth depicting naked woman with very 1850s face

H 3.4 in Dm 1.3 in
Scrimshaw of excellently made engraved whale's tooth dated around 1850
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso e di ottima fattura databile attorno alla metà del XIX
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of excellently made engraved whale's tooth dated around 1850
Scrimshaw of excellently made engraved whale's tooth dated around 1850

Scrimshaw of excellently made engraved whale's tooth dated around 1850

H 4.3 in Dm 1.55 in
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved orca tooth with half bust Captain RYAN
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di orca inciso verticalmente , databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved orca tooth with half bust Captain RYAN
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved orca tooth with half bust Captain RYAN

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved orca tooth with half bust Captain RYAN

H 3.8 in Dm 1.3 in
Rare scrimshaw of large whale tooth in vertical bas-relief a sailor
Located in Milan, IT
Raro scrimshaw di un grande dente di balena raffigurante in verticale a bassorilievo il profilo di
Category

Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Rare scrimshaw of large whale tooth in vertical bas-relief a sailor
Rare scrimshaw of large whale tooth in vertical bas-relief a sailor

Rare scrimshaw of large whale tooth in vertical bas-relief a sailor

H 6.25 in Dm 2.65 in
Scrimshaw of engraved orca tooth native to the Mariana Islands semi-nude 1850s
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di orca inciso raffigurante nativa delle isola Marianne semi nuda, sopra le
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of engraved orca tooth native to the Mariana Islands semi-nude 1850s
Scrimshaw of engraved orca tooth native to the Mariana Islands semi-nude 1850s

Scrimshaw of engraved orca tooth native to the Mariana Islands semi-nude 1850s

H 4.35 in Dm 1.2 in
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth Ship Huron dated 1839 cm 9
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente, di pregevole fattura datato 1839, altezza cm
Category

Antique 1830s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth Ship Huron dated 1839 cm 9
Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth Ship Huron dated 1839 cm 9

Scrimshaw of a vertically engraved whale tooth Ship Huron dated 1839 cm 9

H 3.6 in Dm 1.6 in
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved with 1820s truncated pyramid cippus and Man
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, raffigurante da un lato, cippo a piramide tronca culminante
Category

Antique 1820s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved with 1820s truncated pyramid cippus and Man
Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved with 1820s truncated pyramid cippus and Man

Scrimshaw of whale tooth engraved with 1820s truncated pyramid cippus and Man

H 3.6 in Dm 1.3 in
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth mid-19th century cm 12, name of the Ship Fox
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso, databile attorno alla metà del XIX secolo, di pregevole
Category

Antique 1850s Nautical Objects

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth mid-19th century cm 12, name of the Ship Fox
Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth mid-19th century cm 12, name of the Ship Fox

Scrimshaw of an engraved whale tooth mid-19th century cm 12, name of the Ship Fox

H 4.9 in Dm 1.6 in
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso 1850 che ritrae Lady of the pocks nuda
Located in Milan, IT
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso verticalmente, di pregevole fattura e databile attorno alla
Category

Antique 1850s Taxidermy

Materials

Teeth

Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso 1850 che ritrae Lady of the pocks nuda
Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso 1850 che ritrae Lady of the pocks nuda

Scrimshaw di un dente di balena inciso 1850 che ritrae Lady of the pocks nuda

H 5.1 in Dm 1.8 in
19th Century Sailor Work Bone Model of a Four Masted Schooner Named Peggy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A decorative 19th century sailor made or scrimshaw model of Peggy, a four masted schooner presented
Category

Antique 19th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Bone

19th Century Sailor Work Bone Model of a Four Masted Schooner Named Peggy
19th Century Sailor Work Bone Model of a Four Masted Schooner Named Peggy

19th Century Sailor Work Bone Model of a Four Masted Schooner Named Peggy

H 13.39 in W 29.93 in D 9.06 in
The Decorative Arts of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook, Stated 1st American Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, scrimshaw, maritime art of the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques
Category

Vintage 1960s American Books

Materials

Paper

The Decorative Arts of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook, Stated 1st American Ed
The Decorative Arts of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook, Stated 1st American Ed

The Decorative Arts of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook, Stated 1st American Ed

H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw panels on the top and sides, sometimes as well
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

H 5.25 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
needles and raffia coiled and sewn on a frame with a lace-like effect, often incorporating scrimshaw
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s
Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

Mattapoisett Basket, by Gladys Ellis, circa 1940s

H 11.75 in W 9 in D 4.75 in
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
. New York, NY: Routledge. p. 447. ISBN 9780415929868. Norma Faria, "Scrimshaw Art in Bequia
Category

Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"

H 9.5 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
artisans. Known for his carvings of whales, scrimshaw, ship models, shadowboxes and folk art, he was
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets

Materials

Cane, Pine

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950

H 6.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
John Baldwin Nude Couple in Bed Unique Hand Carved Sculptural Wooden Plaque
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
'scrimshaw like' tattoos depicting various scenes and imagery. He lies alongside a lady again partially
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

John Baldwin Nude Couple in Bed Unique Hand Carved Sculptural Wooden Plaque
John Baldwin Nude Couple in Bed Unique Hand Carved Sculptural Wooden Plaque

John Baldwin Nude Couple in Bed Unique Hand Carved Sculptural Wooden Plaque

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H 15.75 in W 15.16 in D 0.79 in
Handmade Houses A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade Houses: A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke. Scrimshaw Press, California
Category

Vintage 1970s American Books

Materials

Paper

Handmade Houses A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke
Handmade Houses A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke

Handmade Houses A Guide to the Woodbutcher's Art by Art Boericke

H 9.75 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in
Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table
By Nancy Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique ship's wheel dining table from Nantucket Island, made by the renowned Scrimshaw artist
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table
Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table

Antique Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table

H 31 in W 60 in D 60 in
Antique Horn Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Flask
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century carved scrimshaw "Walrus" powder horn flask. This one of a kind carved scrimshaw bone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone, Leather, Wood

Antique Horn Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Flask
Antique Horn Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Flask

Antique Horn Carved Scrimshaw Powder Horn Flask

H 9 in Dm 2.25 in
C. 1890 Walrus Ivory Carved Scrimshaw Tusk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering a C.1890 walrus ivory relief carved and polychromed scrimshaw walrus tusk. This tusk was
Category

Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

C. 1890 Walrus Ivory Carved Scrimshaw Tusk
C. 1890 Walrus Ivory Carved Scrimshaw Tusk

C. 1890 Walrus Ivory Carved Scrimshaw Tusk

W 15.5 in D 2.5 in
Late 19th century Dutch ebonised ripple frame style mirror
Located in London, GB
Ebonised Dutch style ripple frame mirror with amber style cabochons and bone scrimshaw corners. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Late 19th century Dutch ebonised ripple frame style mirror
Late 19th century Dutch ebonised ripple frame style mirror

Late 19th century Dutch ebonised ripple frame style mirror

H 14.57 in W 11.62 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons
Located in Wels, AT
details. Some gilded scrimshaw, ebonized wood.
Category

Antique 1860s European Secretaires

19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons
19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons

19th Century Small Secretaire with Faience Medaillons

H 62.21 in W 31.89 in D 18.51 in
Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very rare whale Ivory scrimshaw umbrella form needle-holder. Throughout the 19th century whalers
Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case
Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case

Rare Sailor-Made Whale Ivory Umbrella Form Needle Case

Dm 0.5 in
ASailor-Made Whalebone Fid With Ebony Inlay
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine and rare Scrimshaw Fid with spiral handle and diamond shape ebony inlay. Fid's were
Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Ebony

ASailor-Made Whalebone Fid With Ebony Inlay
ASailor-Made Whalebone Fid With Ebony Inlay

ASailor-Made Whalebone Fid With Ebony Inlay

Dm 0.75 in
Northwest Coast Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board and Map
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully carved and scrimshawed piece. Both sides of the tusk are interesting. One
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

Northwest Coast Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board and Map
Northwest Coast Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board and Map

Northwest Coast Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board and Map

H 3.5 in W 26.75 in D 2.5 in
Decorated Ships Hatch Cover circa 1900
Located in Bedford, NY
" , Threre are two areas on either en of the hatch with "Scrimshawes Sail Vessels" The unit is in excellent
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Decorated Ships Hatch Cover circa 1900
Decorated Ships Hatch Cover circa 1900

Decorated Ships Hatch Cover circa 1900

H 30 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
Very Fine 19th C. Whalebone Crochet Needle with Fist.
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Throughout the 19th century whalers would practice the art of scrimshaw to keep themselves occupied since
Category

Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Very Fine 19th C. Whalebone Crochet Needle with Fist.
Very Fine 19th C. Whalebone Crochet Needle with Fist.

Very Fine 19th C. Whalebone Crochet Needle with Fist.

Dm 0.25 in
Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Of Rome Italy Ebony & Ivory Frame
Located in South Coast, CA
acanthus and urns. The souvenir is of Rome, however, and the 4 corners show scrimshaw-like depictions of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Glass

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Of Rome Italy Ebony & Ivory Frame
Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Of Rome Italy Ebony & Ivory Frame

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Of Rome Italy Ebony & Ivory Frame

H 8.75 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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H 14.18 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping Sperm Whale Scrimshaw
Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth
Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

Sperm Whale Scrimshaw Nautical Faux Tooth

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon Good condition From a private collection. Free
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Antique 18th Century Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

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H 9.06 in W 1.78 in D 1.19 in
Scrimshaw Burlwood Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scrimshaw burlwood side/pedestal table.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Tables

Materials

Burl

Scrimshaw Burlwood Table
Scrimshaw Burlwood Table

Scrimshaw Burlwood Table

H 17 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Early 19th century Scrimshaw
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An amazing piece of Whaling history. This piece was created on the Ship Argonaut in 1817. The Argonaut was the first Sag Harbor Whaling Ship to round cape horn on it's quest for whal...
Category

Antique 1810s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Early 19th century Scrimshaw
Early 19th century Scrimshaw

Early 19th century Scrimshaw

H 6 in W 46.63 in D 1.25 in
1887 Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1887 Powder horn with scrimshaw of bird with skeleton face, 1887 and Alvin Hill.
Category

Antique 1880s Antiquities

Materials

Brass

1887 Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
1887 Powder Horn with Scrimshaw

1887 Powder Horn with Scrimshaw

H 6 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box We are proud to offer an early 19th Century fork art bone
Category

Antique 1820s British Folk Art Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box
19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box

19th Century Scrimshaw Snuff Box

H 1 in W 3 in D 2 in
19th Century Scrimshaw Powder Horn
Located in London, GB
19th century Scrimshaw powder Horn We are proud to offer a lovely example of a 19th century
Category

Antique 1880s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

19th Century Scrimshaw Powder Horn
19th Century Scrimshaw Powder Horn

19th Century Scrimshaw Powder Horn

H 9 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Scrimshaw Spanish Powder Horn
Located in London, GB
19th century Scrimshaw Spanish powder horn We are proud to offer an early 19th century Spanish
Category

Antique 1840s Spanish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

19th Century Scrimshaw Spanish Powder Horn
19th Century Scrimshaw Spanish Powder Horn

19th Century Scrimshaw Spanish Powder Horn

H 9 in W 4 in D 3 in
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There is a range of scrimshaws for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, horn and animal skin, all scrimshaws available were constructed with great care. Scrimshaws have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art scrimshaws are consistently popular styles.

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