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SCRIMSHAW (WINE GLASS)

c. 1970
Subcollections
Albany's Historic Whaling Station Scrimshaw
Overview

Turned ivory wine glass with long stem

Historical information

(Original J + JO Bell list item #68 p.6 /8)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.245
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
45 mm
Height or length
145 mm
Depth
45 mm
Keywords
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Whaleworld Museum
Year
c. 1970
Statement of significance

Historic: Part of the John Bell collection acquired by Whale World. J & Jo Bell item 68 page 6/8. Whale's teeth were often purchased by locals who used a lathe to carve objectssuch as wine glasses and egg cups.
Condition: complete and intact

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Public location
Spectravision cab.
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
66
Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Albany's Historic Whaling Station