America, 19th Century
EXEMPLARY WHALE IVORY "NAUGHTY NELLIE" PIE CRIMPER
Handle formed as a lady's leg, constructed from two sections of whale ivory separated by a baleen spacer. Scrolled yoke supports a three-tine fork and a five-spoke notched-rim wheel. Swinging shackle at one end. Excellent polish and patina. One of the best examples of this form we have seen. (SC1292)
Length 6.75".
Condition: Age crack on underside of leg otherwise in excellent condition.