Whale ivory Crimper with Baleen Spacers and Pierced Spooked Wheel, American mid 19th Century
InformationAmerica, Mid-19th Century
INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER
Two-part shaft conjoined with baleen and ivory spacers, the upper section with a rooster's-comb and stepped carvings and the lower section with bulbous and stepped carvings. Wheel with fluted rim and five spiraling spokes spins entirely within the one-piece mount. (SC1293)
Length 7".
Condition: Good condition with slight area of deterioration of baleen. Old break on one side of wheel mount. Nice patina.
