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Whale ivory Crimper with Baleen Spacers and Pierced Spooked Wheel, American mid 19th Century

Whale ivory Crimper with Baleen Spacers and Pierced Spooked Wheel, American mid 19th Century
Whale ivory Crimper with Baleen Spacers and Pierced Spooked Wheel, American mid 19th Century
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.