A most unusual engraved tooth. The lower jaw has been lifted onto the deck of the whaler and secured by a deck loop. Two seamen equiped with blubber spades and assisted by a block and tackle, are shown removing the jaw bone and teeth.
Nineteenth century.
Height 115 mm. (4 1/2 inches)
Width. 40 mm. (1 5/8 inches).
SCRIMSHAWED WHALE TOOTH. FLENSING THE JAW.
$1,500.00Price