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Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk
American, ca. 1850-1865
Scrimshaw decorated Walrus tusk, mounted on contemporary hardwood base.
Over-all in excellent condition.
A large scrimshaw-decorated walrus tusk–likely made by a sailor in the 19th century–with imagery reflective of his time at sea and at home in port. With a central patriotic emblem depicting the Great Seal of the United States, a spread-winged eagle with shield in front of a series of draped American flags below the abbreviation EPU, other design elements include a three-masted brig of war, a harbor scene, floral and instrumental embellishments, anchor, a sailor’s wife patiently awaiting her husband’s return, as well as a monument or grave and Victorian style home.

Dimensions: 28 ¾” h.

Item ID: FA-SO

Price: $7500

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1850-1865
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA-SO
Incollect Reference #:	890148

Dimensions

H.	28.75 in;
H.	73.03 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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