Whaleman Carved and Polychrome Scrimshaw Whale Ivory Thimble Holder, circa 1850, egg form box threaded in the center, the upper section with engraved peace dove, cornucopia and basket of flowers initialed and dated, “A.M. 1851”; the lower section engraved with an alphabet sampler above blooming hearts, with silver engraved thimble.
Height 2 ½ in.
Provenance: Paul Madden Antiques
Thomas A. Gray Scrimshaw Collection
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