Sailor made rare whale ivory scrimshaw ring, American mid 19th century. The ring has a beautfully carved book with incised bands on the spine. The top of the ring has and engraved border with an inlaid abalone disc inlaid at the center. (SC1070)
Condition: Excellent
Published: "Wandering Whalemen: A collection of Scrimshaw Masterpieces" by Alan Granby, Published by Alan Granby
2023, Page263. Illustrated full size in color.
