Scrimshaw tooth marked "CHAS. MORGAN"

scrimshaw tooth

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TEETH
marad; scrimshaw
1879
ivory
H. 5-1/2 in.; base 2-5/8 x 1-3/4 iin.

Scrimshaw tooth; engraved on one side with port view of whaling bark in oval frame with banner above engraved "CHAS. MORGAN", and patriotic and maritime sympols around frame including 2 cannons, anchor, and 2 flags; engraved on other side in different style is nude woman holding anchor in raised left hand and sitting on head of sea monster, and engaved below is "ANo 1879".

2007.7