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Glasses are on a stem - originally made in three pieces and glued together.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
Themes
Material
Ivory
Height or length
109 mm
Weight
81 g
Inscriptions and markings

Label on bottom: Creatafurn Albany WA - Whale Ivory - Hand Turned

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
88
Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

One of set of 6 turned ivory wine glasses
One of six turned ivory cup made from whale tooth.

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