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SCRIMSHAW IVORY WINE 'GLASSES' (SET OF 6)
Subcollections
Overview
Six matching of ivory wine 'glasses'. Made from whale teeth - Machined/turned on a lathe.
Glasses are on a stem - originally made in three pieces and glued together. Base, Stem and Cup.
Green felt base.
Historical information
Made in Albany WA
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-128-SC2022.1a-f
Item type
Objects
Scrimshaw
Material
Ivory
Height or length
109 mm
Weight
81 g
Inscriptions and markings
Label on bottom: Creatafurn Albany WA - Whale Ivory - Hand Turned
Place made
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Public location
Scrimshaw gallery at AHWS
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
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One of six turned ivory cup made from whale tooth.
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