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79. EXCEPTIONAL AND FINE CARVED WHALE IVORY PIE CRIMPER, circa 1850-1860, the large crimper in three
sections, all from the same sperm whale tooth. The solid zigzag wheel pinned to a pierced and hollowed grip and silver pinned large
stylized feather finial with scroll-work and geometric design throughout. Length 9 in.
Reference: Similar example may be found in Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved/Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum, by Stuart
Frank, Published by David Godine in Association with the New Bedford Whaling Museum 2012 pg 195.
80. WHALEBONE AND WHALE IVORY CUP TOY, mid 19 th century, the game is played by swinging the attached ball in an
effort to catch it on the upswing in the cup. The greater challenge is to catch the ball in the hole with the spike side of the handle. The
ivory bowl turned and carved out to receive a golf-size ball both with red wax scribe lines. Two baleen spacers and a multi-ring and
turned handle.
Provenance: The Howland family collection to the present owner.
81. WHALEBONE CARVED SEAM RUB, mid 19 th century, polyhedron grip, mid body hexagonal band and “V” shaped end.
Length 4 in.
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