Scrimshaw Polychrome Whales tooth Dated June 11, 1830
InformationDated in a band that encircles the tip " Sperm Whale Tooth June 1830", similarly to Frederick Myrick's signature & Date on the famed "Susan's Teeth". The circumference of the tooth is covered with four charmingly rendered vignettes. Two depict whaling scenes, one off a hilly coast with two whaleboats in pursuit of a pod of whales and the whaleship cutting in, and the other with a whaleship and three whaleboats around an expired sperm whale. Another scene depicts a stately home on a cliff overlooking the sea, with two vessels and a hilly coastline in the distance, and the fourth shows a gunship firing its cannons, with a smaller vessel and a lighthouse atop steep cliffs off the starboard side. Both vessels are flying red flags. (SC1337)
Condition: The tooth has a warm deep patine and besides a few minor typical age cracks it is in excellent condition.
Length 6.5". The tooth has a custom made burl wood base.
Provenance: John Rinaldi Nautical Antiques, Kennebunkport, Maine.
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Miklos.
June 11 1830
