French Naval Officer’s Whale Ivory, Brass and Steel Dirk, circa 1820-1840 Consign Now Dept19th Century Scrimshaw, Maritime ArtsSizeLength 17 ¼ in. Sold for $762 French Naval Officer’s Whale Ivory, Brass and Steel Dirk, circa 1820-1840, the grip comprised of a single piece of reeded whale ivory with a ring band engraved with an anchor and fleur-de-lis, flanked by an engraved cap and cross guard. Length 17 ¼ in. Please note that this auction has ended. Click here for an overview of this auction.