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The Everett Crosby Susan&#39;s Tooth signed and dated Dec. 28, 1828

The Everett Crosby Susan's Tooth signed and dated Dec. 28, 1828

We have maintained a large and varied scrimshaw collection of 19th Century American and English examples. Our pictorial scrimshaw collection includes several examples by identified scrimshanders and other anonymous examples. We have many teeth by know scrimshanders such as Edward Myrick, Edward Burdett, Bank Note Engraver, and the Alboro Brothers. Utilitarian scrimshaw is well represented in the collection. There are several examples of pie crimpers, seam rubbers, swifts, inlaid boxes, fid’s and bodkins. Our book “Wandering Whaleman and Their Art: Masterpieces of American Scrimshaw” has become a popular reference book on the American folk-art medium of scrimshaw.

Inventory

Whale Bone Model of a Crewed Whale Boat, probably American, late 19th/early 20th century WHALEBONE MODEL OF A MANNED WHALE BOAT with Plank-on-Frame Construction. and Highly Detailed Whaleman.

Whale Bone Model of a Crewed Whale Boat, probably American, late 19th/early 20th century WHALEBONE MODEL OF A MANNED WHALE BOAT with Plank-on-Frame Construction. and Highly Detailed Whaleman.

Carved Playing Card Storage Box titled "Idle Hours at Sea by Gordon", Last Quarter 19th Century

Carved Playing Card Storage Box titled "Idle Hours at Sea by Gordon", Last Quarter 19th Century

Large Meerschaum 19th Century Pipe with Mermaid and Nautilus Shell with Leather Case

Large Meerschaum 19th Century Pipe with Mermaid and Nautilus Shell with Leather Case

Whaling Hand colored Lithograph Titled "Peche du Cachalot"

Whaling Hand colored Lithograph Titled "Peche du Cachalot"

Civil War Period Prisoner Carved Bone Fortification Cannon

Civil War Period Prisoner Carved Bone Fortification Cannon

Bank Note Engraver, "The Departure and the "Return" Outstanding Pair of Scrimshaw Teeth Attributed to the Bank Note Engraver Artist, American Mid-19th Century

Bank Note Engraver, "The Departure and the "Return" Outstanding Pair of Scrimshaw Teeth Attributed to the Bank Note Engraver Artist, American Mid-19th Century

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Engraved on Both Sides Depicting Women Inside Fancy borders attributed to the Bank Note Engraver, American circa 1840

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Engraved on Both Sides Depicting Women Inside Fancy borders attributed to the Bank Note Engraver, American circa 1840

Fine scrimshaw Busk by the "Bank Note Engraver Artist, Mid 19th Century

Fine scrimshaw Busk by the "Bank Note Engraver Artist, Mid 19th Century

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO CALEB ALBRO Circa 1835-1847

POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH ATTRIBUTED TO CALEB ALBRO Circa 1835-1847

Scrimshaw Engraved Whales Tooth Depicting a Young American Sailor, Attributed to the Albro Brothers, Circa 1850

Scrimshaw Engraved Whales Tooth Depicting a Young American Sailor, Attributed to the Albro Brothers, Circa 1850

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Attributed to Samuel W. Tenney

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Attributed to Samuel W. Tenney

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth with Engraved Eagle over USN Pennsylvania, American circa 1850

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth with Engraved Eagle over USN Pennsylvania, American circa 1850

Susan's Tooth Signed and Dated August 28, 1829

Susan's Tooth Signed and Dated August 28, 1829

Scrimshaw tooth with detailed First-Rate Ship

Scrimshaw tooth with detailed First-Rate Ship

Large Whales Tooth with Bow and Stern View of the Ship "Mary" of Boston, Third Quarter 19th Century

Large Whales Tooth with Bow and Stern View of the Ship "Mary" of Boston, Third Quarter 19th Century

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with three tier monument with six American flags with inlaid sealing wax, circa 1845

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with three tier monument with six American flags with inlaid sealing wax, circa 1845

Polychrome Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Titled "U.S.B. SPARK", American Circa 1840

Polychrome Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Titled "U.S.B. SPARK", American Circa 1840

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, titled "Homeward Bound", American, circa 1870

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, titled "Homeward Bound", American, circa 1870

Pair of Scrimshaw Whales Teeth with engravings of "Liberty" and the "King of the Sea," Attributed to Samuel W. Tenney, circa 1840

Pair of Scrimshaw Whales Teeth with engravings of "Liberty" and the "King of the Sea," Attributed to Samuel W. Tenney, circa 1840

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE" & the Reverse with Eagle and American Shield

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH "THE NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE" & the Reverse with Eagle and American Shield

PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING SAILING YACHTS

PAIR OF POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TEETH DEPICTING SAILING YACHTS

Rare Pan Bone Plaque depicting a whaling scene and signed with "WP" initials hidden in the work, American circa 1945.

Rare Pan Bone Plaque depicting a whaling scene and signed with "WP" initials hidden in the work, American circa 1945.

Whale Bone Model of a Crewed Whale Boat, probably American, late 19th/early 20th century WHALEBONE MODEL OF A MANNED WHALE BOAT with Plank-on-Frame Construction. and Highly Detailed Whaleman.

Whale Bone Model of a Crewed Whale Boat, probably American, late 19th/early 20th century WHALEBONE MODEL OF A MANNED WHALE BOAT with Plank-on-Frame Construction. and Highly Detailed Whaleman.

Fine Scrimshaw Busk by the "Bank Note Engraver Artist", Mid 19th Century

Fine Scrimshaw Busk by the "Bank Note Engraver Artist", Mid 19th Century

Scrimshaw Busk with Engraved Figures and Jack Tarr Sailor, American circa 1860

Scrimshaw Busk with Engraved Figures and Jack Tarr Sailor, American circa 1860

Polychrome Scrimshaw Whale Bone Busk Engraved on Both Sides, American Circa 1860

Polychrome Scrimshaw Whale Bone Busk Engraved on Both Sides, American Circa 1860

Scrimshaw Whale Bone Busk, American, circa third quarter 19th century

Scrimshaw Whale Bone Busk, American, circa third quarter 19th century

Whalebone Busk with Pierced Decoration Including the Three Initials "EWS", American circa 1870

Whalebone Busk with Pierced Decoration Including the Three Initials "EWS", American circa 1870

Rare and Important Whalebone and Whale Ivory Wall Pocket American circa 1860

Rare and Important Whalebone and Whale Ivory Wall Pocket American circa 1860

Rare and unusual coconut shell in the form of a chalice, American, mid-19th Century

Rare and unusual coconut shell in the form of a chalice, American, mid-19th Century

Napoleonic Prisoner-of- War Bone Spinning Jenny with two Women and a Child, Bone Figures

Napoleonic Prisoner-of- War Bone Spinning Jenny with two Women and a Child, Bone Figures

Mahogany Doll Cradle with Whalebone and Rosewood Inlaid Designs and Dated 1861, attributed to Jacob Turnerly.

Mahogany Doll Cradle with Whalebone and Rosewood Inlaid Designs and Dated 1861, attributed to Jacob Turnerly.

Scrimshaw Inlaid Miniature Chest of Draws, American Mid-18th Century

Scrimshaw Inlaid Miniature Chest of Draws, American Mid-18th Century

Fine Inlaid Box with Inlaid Eagle on the Top, American, dated 1873

Fine Inlaid Box with Inlaid Eagle on the Top, American, dated 1873

Fine Elaborate Four Tier Whale Ivory, Tortoise Shell and Baleen Thread Holder, American Mid-19th Century

Fine Elaborate Four Tier Whale Ivory, Tortoise Shell and Baleen Thread Holder, American Mid-19th Century

Fancy Sailor Made Mahogany Knife Box with Draw and Ivory Pull, American Circa 1860

Fancy Sailor Made Mahogany Knife Box with Draw and Ivory Pull, American Circa 1860

Fine Small Scrimshaw Whalebone Birdcage With Hart and Swing Handle, American 19th Century

Fine Small Scrimshaw Whalebone Birdcage With Hart and Swing Handle, American 19th Century

Outstanding Presentation and rare Scrimshaw bird Cage Dated 1862

Outstanding Presentation and rare Scrimshaw bird Cage Dated 1862

Outstanding Inlaid Sewing Box with fitted Interior with Removable Tray

Outstanding Inlaid Sewing Box with fitted Interior with Removable Tray

Narwhal Tusk with Deep Age Patina

Narwhal Tusk with Deep Age Patina

Rare Walrus Ivory and Island Wood Scrimshaw Candlestick

Rare Walrus Ivory and Island Wood Scrimshaw Candlestick

Par of Whale ivory and Whalebone Knitting Needles with Hart Shaped Ends, American Mid 19th Century

Par of Whale ivory and Whalebone Knitting Needles with Hart Shaped Ends, American Mid 19th Century

Rare and Possibly Unique Whalebone Set of Pick Wicks on Stand, American Mid 19th Century

Rare and Possibly Unique Whalebone Set of Pick Wicks on Stand, American Mid 19th Century

PAIR OF WHALE IVORY CANDLESTICK-FORM PICK WICKS with Polychrome Scribe Lines

PAIR OF WHALE IVORY CANDLESTICK-FORM PICK WICKS with Polychrome Scribe Lines

Pair of Turned Whale Ivory Pick Wicks in the form of Candles

Pair of Turned Whale Ivory Pick Wicks in the form of Candles

Whale ivory Scrimshaw Pick Wick in the Form of a Bell, American Mid-19th Century

Whale ivory Scrimshaw Pick Wick in the Form of a Bell, American Mid-19th Century

Sailor made Whale Ivory Scrimshaw Ring

Sailor made Whale Ivory Scrimshaw Ring

Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Ivory "Naughty Lady Leg" Whistle

Scrimshaw Engraved Whale Ivory "Naughty Lady Leg" Whistle

Whale Ivory Child Size Seam Rubber American Mid 19th Century

Whale Ivory Child Size Seam Rubber American Mid 19th Century

"Naughty Ladies Leg Pie" Crimper, American circa 1860

"Naughty Ladies Leg Pie" Crimper, American circa 1860

Fancy Pie Crimper, Carved a Single section of Whale Tooth with Fancy Fork

Fancy Pie Crimper, Carved a Single section of Whale Tooth with Fancy Fork

Whale Ivory Pire Crimper with Winding Serpent and Fork, American circa 1860, Circa 1860

Whale Ivory Pire Crimper with Winding Serpent and Fork, American circa 1860, Circa 1860

WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN PIE CRIMPER IN THE FORM OF A "NAUGHTY LADIES LEG

WHALE IVORY AND BALEEN PIE CRIMPER IN THE FORM OF A "NAUGHTY LADIES LEG

Whale ivory Pie Crimper with Eagle and harts associated to Charles Little, American circa 1860

Whale ivory Pie Crimper with Eagle and harts associated to Charles Little, American circa 1860

Extremely Fine and Delicate Fluted Decorated Whale Ivory Pie Crimper, American, circa 1850.

Extremely Fine and Delicate Fluted Decorated Whale Ivory Pie Crimper, American, circa 1850.

Walrus ivory Pie Crimper With Hand Holding Crimper, America circa 1860

Walrus ivory Pie Crimper With Hand Holding Crimper, America circa 1860

Collection of Thee Pierced Collection of Similar Style Pie Crimpers

Collection of Thee Pierced Collection of Similar Style Pie Crimpers

Large Pierced Scrimshaw Pie Crimper, American third quarter 19th Century

Large Pierced Scrimshaw Pie Crimper, American third quarter 19th Century

Outstanding Pierced Pie Crimper with Star Pierced Wheel and Hart Finial

Outstanding Pierced Pie Crimper with Star Pierced Wheel and Hart Finial

Two Part Walrus Ivory Pie Crimper with Pierced Hart

Two Part Walrus Ivory Pie Crimper with Pierced Hart

Walrus Ivory Pie Crimper made from three sections, American 3rd Quarter 19th Century

Walrus Ivory Pie Crimper made from three sections, American 3rd Quarter 19th Century

American Finely Carved Fluted Whale Ivory Pie Crimper Mid 19th Century

American Finely Carved Fluted Whale Ivory Pie Crimper Mid 19th Century

Curved Sided Architectural Open Work Whale Ivory Pie Crimper, Circa 1850

Curved Sided Architectural Open Work Whale Ivory Pie Crimper, Circa 1850

Unknown, Large Whale Bone Pie Crimper with Pierced Hart Handle and matching Double Whale Ivory Wheels, American Mid -19th Century., Mid 19th Century

Unknown, Large Whale Bone Pie Crimper with Pierced Hart Handle and matching Double Whale Ivory Wheels, American Mid -19th Century., Mid 19th Century

Five Wheel Pie Crimper with Diamond Inlaid Handle

Five Wheel Pie Crimper with Diamond Inlaid Handle

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

Eagle Head Whale Ivory Crimper, American 19th Century

Eagle Head Whale Ivory Crimper, American 19th Century

Swing Handled Covered, Rare and Large Whalebone, Whale Ivory and Mahogany Bonnet Box with "Lollipop Carved Fingers.circa 1840.

Swing Handled Covered, Rare and Large Whalebone, Whale Ivory and Mahogany Bonnet Box with "Lollipop Carved Fingers.circa 1840.

Scrimshaw Whale Ivory Box attributed to Edward or William Hill English Circa 1835

Scrimshaw Whale Ivory Box attributed to Edward or William Hill English Circa 1835

Nantucket Carved and Pierced Whalebone Ditty Basket, American, circa 1850

Nantucket Carved and Pierced Whalebone Ditty Basket, American, circa 1850

Whaler-made Whale Bone Swing Handle Basket, circa 1860

Whaler-made Whale Bone Swing Handle Basket, circa 1860

Reticulated Oval Whale Bone Ditty box with Marquetry Wood Top, American circa 1870

Reticulated Oval Whale Bone Ditty box with Marquetry Wood Top, American circa 1870

Exceptional Large Oval Whale Bone Ditty Box with Intricate Marquetry Top, American Mid-19th Century

Exceptional Large Oval Whale Bone Ditty Box with Intricate Marquetry Top, American Mid-19th Century

Scrimshaw Whalebone Ditty Box with Figured Wood Top and "Hart" Finger Joints, American Mid 19th Century

Scrimshaw Whalebone Ditty Box with Figured Wood Top and "Hart" Finger Joints, American Mid 19th Century

Small Oval Whalebone Ditty Box With Wonderful Deep Patina, American Mid 19th Century

Small Oval Whalebone Ditty Box With Wonderful Deep Patina, American Mid 19th Century

Small Round Pan Bone ditty Box With Fixed Bone Handle and Scrolled Shaped Rim, 19th Century

Small Round Pan Bone ditty Box With Fixed Bone Handle and Scrolled Shaped Rim, 19th Century

Very Large and Rare Whalebone Fid, American 19th Century

Very Large and Rare Whalebone Fid, American 19th Century

Whalebone Fid with pique decoration and a leather tether, American, Third Quarter 19th Century

Whalebone Fid with pique decoration and a leather tether, American, Third Quarter 19th Century

Inlaid Whale Ivory Bodkin with Carved Rope Twist and Polyhedron End, American circa 1850

Inlaid Whale Ivory Bodkin with Carved Rope Twist and Polyhedron End, American circa 1850

Whale Ivory Scrimshaw Bodkin if the Form of a Lopped Serpent, American Mid 19th Century

Whale Ivory Scrimshaw Bodkin if the Form of a Lopped Serpent, American Mid 19th Century

Whale Ivory "Naughty Ladies Leg" Bodkin Mid-19th Century

Whale Ivory "Naughty Ladies Leg" Bodkin Mid-19th Century

LARGE WHALE IVORY BODKIN with MONKEY FIST TOP, Mid-19th

LARGE WHALE IVORY BODKIN with MONKEY FIST TOP, Mid-19th

Walrus Tusk Tip Carved in the Form of an Eagles Head, American Last Quarter 19th Century

Walrus Tusk Tip Carved in the Form of an Eagles Head, American Last Quarter 19th Century

Mid 19th Century Whale Man's Dagger with Whalebone Grip and Bone Sheath

Mid 19th Century Whale Man's Dagger with Whalebone Grip and Bone Sheath

Fine Multi Wood Scrimshaw RollIng Pin with Floating Whale Ivory Floating Rings on Handles

Fine Multi Wood Scrimshaw RollIng Pin with Floating Whale Ivory Floating Rings on Handles

Scrimshaw Rolling Pin with Turned Acorn shaped Whale Ivory Handles with Tropical wood center, American mid 19th Century.

Scrimshaw Rolling Pin with Turned Acorn shaped Whale Ivory Handles with Tropical wood center, American mid 19th Century.

Scrimshaw inlaid Mahogany Ruler with Inlaid Whale Whale and Inch Marking Dots, American Third Quarter 19th Century

Scrimshaw inlaid Mahogany Ruler with Inlaid Whale Whale and Inch Marking Dots, American Third Quarter 19th Century

Large double Sheve Whalebone Block, 3rd Quarter 19th Century

Large double Sheve Whalebone Block, 3rd Quarter 19th Century

Rare Whalebone Block Plane. American second half-19th century

Rare Whalebone Block Plane. American second half-19th century

WHALEBONE SCRIBE Mid-19th Century

WHALEBONE SCRIBE Mid-19th Century

Whalebone Mallet with Turned Wood Shaft

Whalebone Mallet with Turned Wood Shaft

Scrimshaw Whale Bone Fishing Reel, American, 19th Century

Scrimshaw Whale Bone Fishing Reel, American, 19th Century

Scrimshaw Swift with Dog Head

Scrimshaw Swift with Dog Head

Scrimshaw Swift with Red Polycrome Decoration

Scrimshaw Swift with Red Polycrome Decoration

Whale ivory Cane With Whale Ivory Fist and Complex Carved Shaft, American Mid-19th Century

Whale ivory Cane With Whale Ivory Fist and Complex Carved Shaft, American Mid-19th Century

Exceptional whale ivory and narwhal architectural cane, circa 1850

Exceptional whale ivory and narwhal architectural cane, circa 1850

Outstanding Narwhal, Whale Ivory and Baleen Cane with Clenched Fist Grip, Mid-19th Century

Outstanding Narwhal, Whale Ivory and Baleen Cane with Clenched Fist Grip, Mid-19th Century

Whale ivory and whale bone cane with finely carved monkey fist and rope grip with raised diamond and rope carved shaft, mid-19th century

Whale ivory and whale bone cane with finely carved monkey fist and rope grip with raised diamond and rope carved shaft, mid-19th century

Scrimshaw Cane with whale ivory grip and bold carved whale bone shaft with diamond and rope pattern, mid-19th century

Scrimshaw Cane with whale ivory grip and bold carved whale bone shaft with diamond and rope pattern, mid-19th century

Whale ivory and whale bone carved shaft cane with whale ivory capstan shaped grip and whalebone shaft, circa mid-19th century

Whale ivory and whale bone carved shaft cane with whale ivory capstan shaped grip and whalebone shaft, circa mid-19th century

Whale ivory cane with a 12-sided petal grip with whale bone shaft with five carved sections, mid-19th century

Whale ivory cane with a 12-sided petal grip with whale bone shaft with five carved sections, mid-19th century

Scrimshaw Whale Ivory and Whale Bone Finely Carved Cane With Fist and Cuff, mid-19th century

Scrimshaw Whale Ivory and Whale Bone Finely Carved Cane With Fist and Cuff, mid-19th century

Scrimshaw masterpiece cane with architectural whaler-made paneled capstan-shaped grip walking stick, mid-19th century

Scrimshaw masterpiece cane with architectural whaler-made paneled capstan-shaped grip walking stick, mid-19th century

Whale ivory cane with a 12-sided petal grip with whale bone shaft with five carved sections, mid-19th century

Whale ivory cane with a 12-sided petal grip with whale bone shaft with five carved sections, mid-19th century

Whaler-made narwhal and whale ivory walking stick, 19th Century

Whaler-made narwhal and whale ivory walking stick, 19th Century

Cane with carved Ivory grip featuring a highly detailed carving of a Eagle clutching an open mouth serpent with spit tongue in his talons. The cane has a silver spacer with hallmarks. American or English circa 1890

Cane with carved Ivory grip featuring a highly detailed carving of a Eagle clutching an open mouth serpent with spit tongue in his talons. The cane has a silver spacer with hallmarks. American or English circa 1890

Cane with Exceptionally Carved Eagle and Patriotic Motifs

Cane with Exceptionally Carved Eagle and Patriotic Motifs