Group of three (3) 19th century scrimshaw carved whale teeth, one carved with a portrait of a gentleman (6 1/2" L), one carved with a portrait of a lady holding a parasol, flanked by two female heads (4 3/4" L) and one inscribed with a poem reading, "Oh, the rare old whale amid storm and gale, in his ocean home will be, a giant in might where might is right, and king of the boundless sea", flanked by a pennant with the letter "S" left and cresting sperm whale right (5 3/4" L). American, second half of 19th century. Provenance: Private Florida collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

All in very good overall condition, some natural toning to tooth and age cracks. Tooth with females with possible old break to one side of opening.