 | | Scrimshaw whales tooth, William A. Gilpin on the Whaling Ship Ceres, Wilmington, Delaware, circa 1835, image of Jack Tar with American eagle grasping Free Trade and Sailors Rights banner; image credit on full record. |
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Scrimshaw; Gilpin (William A), Whale Tooth, Jack Tar & Whaling Ship, 6 inch.
A rare and important engraved scrimshaw sperm whales tooth, William A. Gilpin, on board the Ship Ceres, Wilmington, Delaware, circa 1835. The handsome... [more detail available via subscription]
p4A Item D9800689
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nautical |
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Delaware |
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scrimshaw |
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1830 - 1840 |
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