Watch fob

watch fob

SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS
marad; scrimshaw
Van Horn, Walter C.
Circa 1888
ivory; baleen; metal
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in.

Watch fob; in shape of heart, ivory sandwiched between 2 pieces of tortoise shell or baleen, 3 silver rivets and silver loop at top hold pieces together; made by Walter C. Van Horn for his father while on board whaling bark SUNBEAM, 1886-1890.

1989.71.20