Imposing 19th Century Scrimshaw Watch Holder Made From Two Sperm Whale Teeth

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Object description :

"Imposing 19th Century Scrimshaw Watch Holder Made From Two Sperm Whale Teeth"

Superb scrimshawwatch-holder composed of two sperm whale teeth representing the sameEnglish three-masted ship port/starboard, all sails set.

The central part of thewatch-holder is made of whalebone mounted on wood, topped with a crown anddecorated with flowers and scrolls.

The whole rests on a doubleoval wooden base supported by five whalebone feet.

Dimensions: length of +/- 32 cm x height of +/- 22 cm.

England made in the middleof the XIXth century.

Price: 3 800 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition

Material: Bone
Length: 32 cm
Height: 22 cm

Reference: 1562227
Availability: In stock