A SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED COW'S HORN, CIRCA 1880
incised with a whaler flying a British flag, two children and other designs including an arrow-pierced heart, dated 1880 -- 17in. (43cm.) long
Condition Report
Ragged end where two screw-holes suggest a cuff may once have sat, otherwise in generally good overall condition with usual marks commensurate with age.
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A SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED COW'S HORN, CIRCA 1880
incised with a whaler flying a British flag, two children and other designs including an arrow-pierced heart, dated 1880 -- 17in. (43cm.) long
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Wizard), 29th Oct, 2014