Ivory Scrimshaw

by Mick Rannigan
(Newcastle, England)

Ivory Scrimshaw

Ivory Scrimshaw

This I think is an ivory scrimshaw, possibly Mammoth, and I believe it was scrimshawed at one time and has lost it's scenes. It has brass inlay maybe the points of a nautical compass, all the parts are segmented together.

I would love to know if all my learning about antiques is paying off. I have collected antiques across the board for over twenty years.

This item, I picked it up at a car boot sale.

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Ivory Scrimshaw

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Value of Scrimshaw Box?
by: Mike in Texas

Hi! I recently acquired an antique scrimshaw box very similar to the one pictured here, with the brass compass or wheel inlaid on its top. There sure aren't many of these around, as I've Googled & checked out dozens of scrimshaw collections and dealers.

Since yours is so similar, I wanted to ask if you've found out anything else about it, such as its value, where its from, time of its making, etc?

Thank you for your time & any info you are able to provide.
Mike (mikeroy@141.com)

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