Two Ladies Antique Scrimshaw

“Two Ladies Antique Scrimshaw” this is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. Dates from around 1850. Probably a Tabua collected by whaler in the South Pacific. It is from the collection of Nina Heller and was featured in her book on scrimshaw. Beautiful patina and weighs 453 grams! Collector made the stand for it. Heller’s description: Antique scrimshaw tooth engraved on each side with an attractive full figure lady. On the obverse, the lady wars a decolette dress and has two flowers in her hair. Her right arm is across her waist and she holds a handkerchief in her hand. With her left elbow bent that hand is at her bosom. There is a chip at the hemline of her skirt. The lady on the reverse wears a  bonnet and a shawl-collared dress. A hole is drilled through the tip of the tooth, and there are two age cracks.

NOTICE

This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state of Florida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.