Mid-19th Century “Pagoda Artisan” Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth
Offered: August 6, 2016
Mid-19th Century “Pagoda Artisan” Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, (by name of Sylvanus Baker of Dennis, Massachusetts), the large tooth incised and inked in black with a multi-storied building recto and verso; stylized trees and potted plants frame the views. Length 9 ½ in. Provenance: Barbara Johnson Collection Sold Rafael Osona Auction 13 August 1994 Lot 25 The Carol and Stephen Memishian 19th C. Scrimshaw Collection
