Walrus Ivory pierced scrimshaw crimper American third quarter 19th century. The top section of the crimper has an elaborate pierced carved design. The top section which has a pierced hart It is set into and brass pinned to the lower section which has been hollowed out so that it is in two pieces and joins at the bottom section where it supports the wheel. The lower section has an elaborate pierced carved design. The crimper has a carved ivory wheel. (SC-1239)
Reference 2: "Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders Whales and Whalemen" by E. Norman Flayderman, New Milford , CT. 1972 page 178. Other This example is unusually large and elaborate compared to others of this style.
Length: 6 1/4 inches
