Whaleman Made Whale Ivory and Wood Rum Dipper, circa 1860-1880, the bowl a coconut with scribed and turned rim with a carved ivory and wood shaped handle, wood handle has collection number “NH60A,” flanked by paneled disk sections.
Length 14 in.

Literature: Flayderman, E. Norman, Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders – Whales and Whalemen, New Milford, Connecticut, Published 1972, pp. 196.

Nantucket Whale Ivory and Mahogany Darning Egg, 19th century, three parallel engraved lines filled with red wax circle the equator; small circular silver plate attached with three rivets opposite the slightly bulbous handle.