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Five Scrimshaw Items

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Group of 5 scrimshaw items. Including a long tusk on custom stand with carved whale decoration. Carved bone anchor magnifying glass. Carved unicorn crimper. Watch holder with preamble of constitution. Rolling pin. All natural bone and horn materials. Probably 19th-20th century. Long tusk on custom stand H 17-3/4" W 3-7/8" D 1-5/8". Carved bone anchor magnifying glass H 7-3/4" W 3-3/8". Carved unicorn pie crimper H 7-1/2" W 3-1/4" D 7/8". Watch holder with preamble of constitution H 5" W 2-5/8" D 3". Rolling pin L:12" Condition: Excellent with minor imperfections. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7n8bn07pqhcgl04pqb0dq/h?rlkey=os8gtznogx369xuijmgojhcuq&dl=0

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Five Scrimshaw Items

Name: Five Scrimshaw Items
SKU: 164478918
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

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