A few examples of appraisal values for
SCRIMSHAW

• Scrimshaw on ivory and bone
  Scrimshaw on ivory and bone including: five brushes; three straight razors; two tusks; a 5'' oval ivory plaque; and a 6'' whale's tooth depicting a three masted ship fractures and some loss on tooth.
• SCRIMSHAW CARVING. Together with
  SCRIMSHAW CARVING. Together with two Inuit carvings and two resin boxes Scrimshaw length: 4.5'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• Scrimshaw decorated tooth
  Scrimshaw decorated tooth sailing ship and light house in distance 4 1/2'' h.
• Scrimshaw porpoise jaw with
  Scrimshaw porpoise jaw with carved harpoon and sea life designs 19th c. 16.5"l.
• Scrimshaw -decorated whale's tooth
  Scrimshaw -decorated whale's tooth 19th century Decorated with a three-masted ship on one side, and a serpent on the other. PROVENANCE: Collection of Virginia B. Lowry, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
• CARVED SCRIMSHAW 6 ?" Carved
  CARVED SCRIMSHAW 6 ?" Carved scrimshaw depicting a tall ship sailboat in the open waters, on stand.
• Scrimshaw Clothespin.
  Scrimshaw Clothespin. Description Circa 1910 to 1920. Turned and carved whale rib bone. One side depicts a whaling scene with three ships, row boats, and two whales. The other side is a floral scene of miscellaneous flowers. The scrim is that of an amateur, however the composition is well thought out. ...
• SCRIMSHAW DUOAmerican, 19th
  SCRIMSHAW DUOAmerican, 19th century, engraved by G. Burrows in 1862. The drawing showing a three masted ship, an American Eagle, and arrows along with a powder horn of the same vintage showing a two masted ship with a scene of flora and fauna. CITES rules may apply.
• SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE
  SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE THIMBLESCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE THIMBLE , circa 1860, engraved with hearts, together with two carved wood needle cases. Provenance Thimble : Paul Madden Antiques, Thomas A. Gray Collection Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• (65) SCRIMSHAW IMPLEMENTS. 19TH
  (65) SCRIMSHAW IMPLEMENTS. 19TH C. TO INCLUDEcarved knitting needle with foot, bone dice, drafting set in a fitted wood mahogany case, bone buttons, seal, spoons marked France. Various sizes ranging from 1 1/2" to 9". Good condition.
• Scrimshaw decorated tusk 20th c.
  Scrimshaw decorated tusk 20th c. depicting the ship Mercury beneath an eagle 10" h. ?
• A Scrimshaw Tooth with Whaling
  A Scrimshaw Tooth with Whaling Scene Mid 19th Century accurately depicting a sperm whaling scene, showing a full-rigged ship with four whaleboats in various stages of pursuit of a pod of four whales, with three small, barren-looking islands in the background, and the back with a rendering of a two conventional memorial or mortuary vignettes. Length 6 inches. Hindman is grateful to Stuart Frank, Senior Curator Emeritus of the New Bedford Whaling Museum for his assistance in the cataloging of the scrimshaw offered in this auction. Property from the Collection of Dr. James Dawson, Manchester, Kentucky
• Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth scenes of
  Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth scenes of young maiden 5 1/2'' 19th century.
• ANTIQUE SCRIMSHAW HUNTING
  ANTIQUE SCRIMSHAW HUNTING HORNLarge, early 19th century continental powder horn with scrimshaw of a couple (girl playing guitar), warrior with shield etc. Partial exhibition label. 14 in long x 4 wide.
• SCRIMSHAW, TWO SHIP DECORATED
  SCRIMSHAW, TWO SHIP DECORATED OBJECTS, ONE SPERM WHALE TOOTH AND ONE REPRODUCTION ON RESIN, DETAILS INCLUDE: SPERM WHALE TOOTH INSCR...Scrimshaw, two ship decorated objects, one sperm whale tooth and one reproduction on resin, details include: sperm whale tooth inscribed with 19th C. vessel flying American flag, unsigned, splits, 6 1/4" l.; second an intricate reproduction on resin, decorated "1861, Ship Tamar" on obverse with detailed depiction of vessel, reverse with planted and flowering urn with harpoons at sides over swag, 6" l., both pieces with wear consistent with age and use and sold as is.
• SCRIMSHAW BLANK AND AN ASSOCIATED
  SCRIMSHAW BLANK AND AN ASSOCIATED CARVING, L OF LARGER: 6 IN. (15.24 CM.)Scrimshaw Blank and an Associated Carving,, This lot contains animal material that may be restricted under Federal, State and/or Local law. Bidders should check all applicable wildlife restrictions, and the buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permit related to the sale or shipping/transport of the object. Dimensions: L of larger: 6 in. (15.24 cm.)
• PAIR OF FAUX SCRIMSHAWSPair of Faux
  PAIR OF FAUX SCRIMSHAWSPair of Faux Scrimshaws
• EARLY SCRIMSHAW BUSK. 18th/19th
  EARLY SCRIMSHAW BUSK. 18th/19th C. whale bone busk with fine two color (red and green) two-sided scrimshaw decoration. Primary decoration depicting a heart over flowering potted plant, tombstone with weeping willow tree, and 12-pointed star over house. Bordered with triangular geometrical design. Back side decorated with flowering vine and rectangular cartouche, 10.25”H x 1.5”W. Busks are long, flat slices out of whalebone ribs that whaling crews decorated with carvings and then gave to their wives or sweethearts once they were back on land after a voyage. Busks were slipped into vertical pocket in ladies’ corsets to stiffen the garment.
• Scrimshaw ivory busk 19th
  Scrimshaw ivory busk 19th century With shaped ends, decorated with houses and stars, the verso with a row of houses. L: 12 1/4 in. Crack to middle, approx. 3/4 in.
• AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW
  AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW FEATURING TWO CARVINGSAN ANTIQUE AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW FEATURING TWO CARVINGS hand-carved scrimshaw featuring a figure dressed in a robe framed by a cartouche topped with a federal eagle the other side with a version of a Kiwi standing atop a stump, the bottom with a continuous motif of a carved acanthus around the foot rim with a geometric pattern around the point; length: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
• Scrimshaw decorated whale's tooth
  Scrimshaw decorated whale's tooth 19th century Decorated on one side with seated lady, the other with eagle with American shield and arrows above a three masted ship. L: 7 in.
• SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH,
  SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1870Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth , circa 1870, engraved on both sides encompassing the entire tooth, the obverse depicts a very fashionably attired lady with a wraparound skirt, verso featuring a formally dressed officer. Height 5 ½ in. Width 2 ½ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• (4) SCRIMSHAW ITEMS. 19TH AND
  (4) SCRIMSHAW ITEMS. 19TH AND 20TH C. TO INCLUDEa miniature block and hook (approx. 7"). Made from walrus tusk. 2 1/2" Whalebone whistle. Two bone glove stretchers, 6 3/4" and 7 1/2". Good condition. Shipping restrictions – cannot be shipped out of MA.
• Scrimshaw whale's tooth 19th c.
  Scrimshaw whale's tooth 19th c. with a three-masted frigate. 5"l.
• SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. American 19th
  SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. American 19th century. Small tooth with black ink detailed with red. Floral scrolls and an anchor with ''Come to Hope'' and ''A Present from JD Bill'' above initials. 4''h.
• INUIT SCRIMSHAW CARVING.A carved
  INUIT SCRIMSHAW CARVING.A carved and incised Inuit bone tool or accessory depicting fishing and hunting scenes with people, boats, birds, and fish. 8 1/2" long, 3/4" wide. Good condition, no repairs. Please note the bone is ancient but the scrimshaw is modern.
• A Scrimshaw Tooth With a portrait
  A Scrimshaw Tooth With a portrait of Edward R. Cole Shipsmith at his anvil on one side with black pigment rubbed into the engraved lines for accent.
• SCRIMSHAW TOOTH BY ROBERT SPRING.
  SCRIMSHAW TOOTH BY ROBERT SPRING. American, 1938-2016. Signed and dated "R. Spring '78". Sailing ship in red, blue and black. 4.75"l.
• SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. New England late
  SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. New England late 19th century. Four ships three of which are flying US flags or pennants. 6''h. Minor age cracks.
• Scrimshaw Ivory Whale's Tooth
  Scrimshaw Ivory Whale's Tooth sailing shipdecor 3-1/2''
• Scrimshaw decorated walrus tusk
  Scrimshaw decorated walrus tusk 20th c. together with a busk 15" l. and 14 1/4" l. ?
• Scrimshaw powder horn dated 1817
  Scrimshaw powder horn dated 1817 decorated with exotic birds fish a pagoda etc. 11" l. together with a horn handled folding knife. ?
• Scrimshaw Clothespin.
  Scrimshaw Clothespin. Description Circa 1880 to 1895. Turned and carved whale pan bone with a sailing ship scrimmed on one side and woman on the other. This depiction is symbolic of the sailor's return home to this beloved wife. Very little wear is evident anywhere on the clothespin since it was never ...
• Two Examples of Scrimshaw, one a
  Two Examples of Scrimshaw, one a good engraved walrus tusk scrimshaw featuring a clipper ship under full sail, by J. K. Gaydos, dated 1963, h. 7-5/8"; and the other a weathered and polished whale rib scrimshaw featuring the frigate "John D. Spreckels" and so marked, h. 11"; both examples presented on custom-carved oval hardwood display stands.
• SCRIMSHAW, NORTH AMERICA, 19TH C.
  SCRIMSHAW, NORTH AMERICA, 19TH C. Showing a whaling sail ship and crew harpooning a whale from a long boat, one-sided, on integral mount. 6" high, 3 1/2" wide.
• TWO SCRIMSHAWS AND THREE CARVED
  TWO SCRIMSHAWS AND THREE CARVED STAG HANDLES 20th century, including a scrimshaw with a carved bald eagle and artist's monogram to the lower left; carved eagle head scrimshaw with rope twist surround (appears unmarked); a carved stag eagle handle with a hand forged double-edged metal blade; a carved stag eagle head handle with chip carved stone point blade; and a carved stag eagle head (unmounted).