We offer 4 scrimshaw replica as an inexpensive set for a dealer or collector.These museum-quality reproductions look realistically worn, their weight is correct and so are all the incised scenes.
A) A whale tooth, showing a harbour scene on one side and 2 angels of victory on the other.Size : 11 cms x 4.5 cms x 2 cms(approx. 4.1/2" x 2" x 3/4")Weight : 130 g. (1/4 lb)
B) A whale tooth, showing a very detailed whaling scene on one side,a cup with fruits and the inscription "WHALER LION" on the otherand the date 1827.
Size : 8.5 cms x 3.5 cms x 2.5 cms(approx. 3.5" x 1.1/2" x 1")Weight : 120 g. (1/4 lb)
C) A large whale tooth, showing the ship Mercator on one side and a lightly draped woman with a lyre on the other.Size: 18 cms x 5 cms x 4 cms (approx. 7" x 2" x 1.1/2")Weight : 550 g. (1.2 lb)
D) A walrus tusk, incised :The Whaler Prince and showing a whaling scene.inscribed : taken from dead walrusOct. 17, 1841and showing 2 large walrus bulls.signed : 1st Mate T.Bowers.Size: 57 cms x 7.5 cms x 4.5 cms(approx. 22.5" x 3" x 2")Weight : 2.1 kgs. (4.5 lbs)