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SCRIMSHAW (FLAGS PLUS BUST)
Subcollections
Overview
Etched whale tooth depicting regal scene. A bust on a pedestal is backed by two British flags. Swords, arms etc at each side of pedestal. British coat of arms at top. Letters 'G.G.' on pedestal base.
Historical information
The practice of scrimshaw was common among sailors who used the long hours at sea to create artwork from the byproducts of their hunt.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC1999.268
Item type
Artworks
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Width
80 mm
Height or length
207 mm
Depth
47 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Marks: (on verso, paper label, in ink) [10] (on verso in ink at centre) [WS.49.76]
Contextual information
John Bell is believed to have swapped a trypot with Hull Museum for this piece and 252,253,267,277,304,485(Ref. Jill Bell in convs. with AG 20.3.99) (original J&JO Bell list item#75 p.6/8)
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Scientific or research significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Completeness
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
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