A few examples of appraisal values for
SPERM WHALE TOOTH WITH WHALING SCENE

• A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth
  A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth 19th Century decorated with a courting couple and the ship Cape Cod. Height 4 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Timothy Wehling, Seattle, Washington
• SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH
  SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH "Whaling", polychrome, depicting two ships and one longboat after two whales with iceberg behind, 6 3/4". Fine condition.
• WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE
  WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTHWHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1860, two whale ships with three longboats out and three spouts on the horizon all under large clouds, the reverse is a closer view of an active whaling scene with a whale ship and two longboats on a pod of three whales, also under the same continuous large cloud. The engraved sea on both scenes merge at the tip of the tooth with the initials "W.P." on the bottom. Length 8 ½ in. Width 3 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.
• A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth by
  A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth by Yuet Shan A Natural tooth, hand decorated, depicting a whale and ship. Signed by Yuet Shan, apprx 3-1/2"L.
• WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE
  WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTHWHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1860, the horizontal view of a very active whaling scene with 2 whaleships, 5 longboats and 14 whales on a very pronounce scalloped sea. The reverse vertical scene of a Polynesian bare-breasted female holding a fish and basket with hut and palm tree in the distance. Length 6 ½ in. Width 2 ¼ 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.
• WHALER SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE
  WHALER SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTHWHALER SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH , mid 19th century, depicting a sailor at the top of the mast flying a whale flag and pointing in the direction of the whales. The reverse with a fancy dressed young boy holding a double fluke harpoon (of a later date) above the date 1843, on a mahogany block. Length 6 ½ in. Width 3 ¾ 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.
• A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth
  A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth 19th Century depicting a large building with fish weathervane and a bird on branch. Length 4 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Timothy Wehling, Seattle, Washington
• A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth
  A Scrimshaw Sperm Whale's Tooth Likely English, 19th Century depicting several Classical scenes, including Neptune in his chariot, within bands of geometric decoration. Length 6 1/2 inches.
• WHALER SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE
  WHALER SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTHWHALER SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1840, active whaling scene depicting a whale ship with two boats out to assist a third whaleboat fast to a whale and bringing in the sail. In the distance a stern view of a 2nd whale ship with whaleboat sailing out after two spouting whales. Length 7 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.
• Three small whale's teeth probably
  Three small whale's teeth probably sperm whale the largest 4'' with partial scrimshaw of a horse and rooster one tip broken one partially cut at base.
• WHALER SCRIMSHAWED AND
  WHALER SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED SPERM WHALE TOOTHWHALER SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1820, depicting a portrait of a fully rigged gunboat with a red flag on green water. Height 4 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.
• THREE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED SPERM
  THREE SCRIMSHAW DECORATED SPERM WHALE TEETH, FEATURING A MAN, WOMAN, AND WHALING SCENE WITH BOAT AND MANY WHALES WITH ACCENTS OF RED...Three scrimshaw decorated sperm whale teeth, featuring a man, woman, and whaling scene with boat and many whales with accents of red etching, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered cracks on each, etching fading in areas of boat, etc.; all approximately 6" l.
• FINE AMERICAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM
  FINE AMERICAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH, 19TH CENTU...Fine American Scrimshawed Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century , depicting an active whaling scene with two barques, one flying colors; the other with lookout high on the yard-arm; two boats out on three whales; the tip engraved with spread winged eagle with Federal shield; the reverse with a full portrait of a spouting sperm whale Length 7.75 in. Condition: Fine American Scrimshawed Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century , depicting an active whaling scene with two barques, one flying colors; the other with lookout high on the yard-arm; two boats out on three whales; the tip engraved with spread winged eagle with Federal shield; the reverse with a full portrait of a spouting sperm whale Length 7.75 in.
• (2) ENGRAVED SPERM WHALE'S TEETH.
  (2) ENGRAVED SPERM WHALE'S TEETH. 20TH CENTURY.To include a large polished sperm whale tooth. 8" x 3". 637. 7 grams. Along with a Scrimshaw tooth award for the Nantucket anglers club. Founded in 1969, awarded in 1972 for the fourth annual Nantucket Bill fish tournament. Captains award. 5 1/2" x 2". 342. 1 grams. Good condition. Cannot be shipped out of Massachusetts
• 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 TOOTH WHALING
  SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH WHALING SHIPAntique authentic sperm whale tooth with scrimshaw depiction of a whaling scene. The back of the tooth is engraved with "Peche de la baleine," which -- as you might expect -- translates to "whale fishing." Tooth measures about 6" long. Pre-ban item, cannot be shipped internationally.
• WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE
  WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTHWHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1850, a full profile portrait of a spouting sperm whale which occupies two-thirds of the tooth, the reverse with an American Naval gun ship with polychromed gunports and American flag, along with two other flags and a pennant with the letter "A" (possibly Almay). Length 5 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.
• FINE WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM
  FINE WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTHFINE WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1850-1860, the obverse with full-length portrait of two ladies holding hands wearing very elaborate gowns, shawl, and bonnets; the reverse is polished and blank. Height 7 ¼ in. Width 3 ¾ 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.
• SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
  SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1860-1870Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1860-1870 , depicting a finely dressed woman encompassing the entire length of the tooth; the reverse with a whaleboat and whalemen about to harpoon a whale, whaling ship in the distance Height 5.5 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.
• SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
  SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, 19TH CENTURYScrimshawed Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century , depicting a well dressed gentleman tipping a top hat and holding a cane with a tooth grip, the reverse engraved with a three-quarter portrait of his wife. Length 6 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.
• LARGE SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE
  LARGE SCRIMSHAW ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, 19TH CENTURY...Large Scrimshaw Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century, depicting a whaling scene with whale ship off shore, three longboats out and two whales; the reverse with a portrait of a whaling bark and a diving whale; both framed in candy stripe and dot boarders; wraparound leaf vine at the tip and underside Length 9 in. Width 3.25 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.
• WHALE IVORY AND BRONZE MOUNTED
  WHALE IVORY AND BRONZE MOUNTED SPERM WHALE TOOTHWhale Ivory and Bronze Mounted Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850-1860, polished tooth with central hole mounted on a step-down base. Height 5 in. Width 7 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.
• FINE SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH,
  FINE SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1850Fine Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850 , depicting a homestead with clock tower and willow trees, the reverse depicts a bark with furled sails in very high seas; both images framed in 1/4 fan window Height 5 in. Width 2 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.
• SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. 20TH CENTURY. A
  SCRIMSHAW TOOTH. 20TH CENTURY. A POLISHED ANDengraved sperm whale tooth depicting a whale hunting scene. Signed R. Rose. 5 3/4" x 2 1/4". Shows cracks. Cannot be shipped out of MA
• WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE
  WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1870Whaleman Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth , circa 1870, engraved with a full length portrait of a finely dressed woman Height 5 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.
• AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE
  AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CIRCA 1850American Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth , circa 1850, wraparound scene of a whaling bark flying the American flag and disguised as a 2-tier gunboat with deeply carved portals; off the bow a longboat is depicted going out after a whale. The base was incised to fit into a stand at some point in its life. Red collection number (1765) on the interior of cavity. Height 7 in. Width 3 ¼ 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.
• WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME
  WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME SPERM WHALE TOOTH, CI...Whaleman Scrimshaw and Polychrome Sperm Whale Tooth , circa 1860, with full length portrait of a high fashion lady, the image encompasses the full length of the tooth Height 5 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.
• Scrimshaw Tooth Featuring Whale
  Scrimshaw Tooth Featuring Whale Carving American a carved whale tooth in the form of a sperm whale; lg.7 in.
• A Carved Wood and Sperm Whale Tooth
  A Carved Wood and Sperm Whale Tooth Whaling Ship Diorama 19th Century 21 1/4 x 28 1/2 inches.
• AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME
  AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE T...American Scrimshaw and Polychrome Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850, depicting a fruit compote above cannon barrels with storage plugs and curtain swags and two banners "Success To Commerce", above a fully square rigged ship on an ocean platform; the reverse with a floral compote above a foliate and ribbon sprigs, above a military officer on horseback. Length 6 in. Width 2.5 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.
• 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.
• * LARGE ENGRAVED WHALE'S TOOTH WITH
  * LARGE ENGRAVED WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SPERM WHALE AND OTHER DECORATION 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 8".* LARGE ENGRAVED WHALE'S TOOTH WITH SPERM WHALE AND OTHER DECORATION, 20th Century, Obverse depicts a sperm whale marked in serif lettering "From An 80 Barrel Whale". Whale's jaw is open, showing its teeth, and it has scars or other markings on its head. Above the whale is a half-length portrait of a lady within a laurel wreath surround. Reverse depicts a three-masted vessel at sea. *Per Federal Regulation, this item may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state., Dimensions: Length 8". Provenance: A Scrimshaw Collection Originating on Nantucket Island.
• SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH Cutting
  SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH Cutting Blubber, polychrome, depicting a crew at work on a whale carcass alongside, detailing the rigging involved, 7 1/4". Fine condition.
• FINE LARGE WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED AND
  FINE LARGE WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED SPERM W...FINE LARGE WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED SPERM WHALE TOOTH , circa 1840s, the obverse engraved with 3 elegantly dressed youths concentrating on a book held by the young man in the middle; the reverse with young girl offering a vine with berries to her goat from her pouch. Height 7 ½ in. Width 4 ¼ 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.
• LARGE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, LAST
  LARGE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTU...Large Sperm Whale Tooth, last quarter of the 19 th Century , naively engraved on both sides with partial polychrome, a flourishing heart with initials "C. & F." above a Federal shield flanked by American flags; the reverse depicts portrait of a barque. Height 7 ¼ in. Width 3 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.
• A scrimshaw sperm whale tooth
  A scrimshaw sperm whale tooth decorated with a whaling scene initialled A.T.S and dated '80 7ins Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?320