Scrimshaw Busk with Engraved Figures and Jack Tarr Sailor, American circa 1860
InformationLarge pan bone busk with five engraved panels. The top panel has a pinwheel engraving with the bottom of half of the circle having a vine with leaves. Below is an American Eagle holding an olive branch and are in in talons. Above is a banner which states E Pluribus Unum”. Below the eagle is a mother with a wide brimmed bonnet holding her young sun’s hand and he is wearing a cap. Below is a finely detailed Potted plant with flowers. The bottom panel depicts a jack Tarr sailor holding a pole with an American flag. Below the sailor in image of an anchor.
Condition: The busk is in excellent condition and has a warm fine patina and no warp. The Scrimshaw images are bold and unfaded. (PA1261)
Dimensions:, Length 14 1/4, Width 1 3/4, Inches
Circa 1869
