Whaler Made Scribing Tool, circa 1850 Consign Now Dept19th Century Scrimshaw, Decorative Arts, Maritime ArtsSizeLength 9 ¼ in. Whaler Made Scribing Tool, circa 1850, fashioned of whalebone and scrimshawed to 8-inch length, whale ivory thumb screw. Length 9 ¼ in. Please note that this auction has ended. Click here for an overview of this auction.