Whaleman Carved Whale Ivory Darning Egg, circa 1850 Consign Now Dept19th Century Scrimshaw, CollectionsSizeHeight 2 ½ in. Sold for $488 Whaleman Carved Whale Ivory Darning Egg, circa 1850, egg form box threaded in the center, the interior fitted with a spool and a two part threaded needle case. Height 2 ½ in. Please note that this auction has ended. Click here for an overview of this auction.