Scrimshawed whale tooth
Summary:
Antique scrimshawed whale tooth with bust of Bainbridge and ship battle scene.Description:
5.5" standing scrimshawed whale tooth. ANTIQUE. Scene of one ship being blown up by another ship with the inscription "Constitution and Java". Rounded side of whale tooth has etching of 2 American flags and bust of "Bainbridge" and the inscription "But Their Souls Go Sailing On". Bottom of tooth has a age crack. Purchased by donor from New England Area Collection. Artist unknown.