Scrimshaw is a type of folk art that involves the carving or engraving of designs on ivory or bone. It has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the early days of whaling in the 18th century.

The term "scrimshaw" originally referred to the practice of carving designs on whalebone or ivory items, such as the handles of knives or tools, by sailors and whalers during their long voyages at sea. The practice was widespread among sailors of many different nationalities, including Americans, British, Dutch, and Portuguese.

At first, scrimshaw was a practical art form, as sailors used it more...

Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

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Scrimshaw whales tooth with tall ship & mermaid on reverse,…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Tall Ship and Mermaid

Scrimshaw whales tooth with tall ship & mermaid on reverse, 19th century. 13.5 cm

Tooth with scrimshaw maritime scene, 10 cm

Maritime Scrimshaw Tooth

Tooth with scrimshaw maritime scene, 10 cm

A group of four scrimshaw whale's teeth with ship portraits,…

Scrimshaw Teeth: Ship Portraits Collection

A group of four scrimshaw whale's teeth with ship portraits, largest 14 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tall ship engraved 'Charles W.…

"Charles W. Morgan USA" Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with tall ship engraved 'Charles W. Morgan USA', 9.5 cm long

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Tigress', 11 cm

"Tigress" Scrimshaw Whale Tooth (11cm)

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Tigress', 11 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with Chinese female portrait, 13.5 cm

Chinese Female Portrait Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with Chinese female portrait, 13.5 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Rodan'. 11 cm

"Rodan" Scrimshaw Whale Tooth - 11cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Rodan'. 11 cm

Whales tooth scrimshaw decorated with penguins, signed verso in…

Penguin Scrimshaw on Whale Tooth

Whales tooth scrimshaw decorated with penguins, signed verso in Russian script. Condition good to fair, small chip to the tip. Length 13.5 cm

Whale tooth scrimshaw 'Cheynes Iv' by Jesper Rasmussen…

Cheynes IV Whale Tooth Scrimshaw by Jesper Rasmussen

Whale tooth scrimshaw 'Cheynes Iv' by Jesper Rasmussen depicting the ship Cheynes IV, with a banding of sperm whales to the base, inscribed to verso 'Cheynes Beach Whaling 1952-1978, Jesper 1984, Albany'. Condition good, small crack to the tip. Length 9.5…

Scrimshaw whales tooth with inuit decoration of whaling scenes

Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Whaling Scenes

Scrimshaw whales tooth with inuit decoration of whaling scenes

Small ship decorated scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'Dockside',…

Dockside Whales Tooth

Small ship decorated scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'Dockside', signed

A mounted scrimshaw ship on whale's tooth, black and white…

Scrimshaw Ship on Whale's Tooth

A mounted scrimshaw ship on whale's tooth, black and white scrimshaw on whale's tooth by Drake., Perfect for the desk of any maritime or scrimshaw collector. Height 15 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 9 cm

A scrimshawed whale's tooth, 'The Dispatch-Boat Acheron of the…

French Navy Scrimshawed Whale's Tooth

A scrimshawed whale's tooth, 'The Dispatch-Boat Acheron of the French Navy 1838' and other vessels, black stained detail, mid-20th century. Length 16.5 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Sperm Whale', 9 cm high

"Sperm Whale" Scrimshaw Tooth (9cm)

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Sperm Whale', 9 cm high

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene and ship. 15 cm

Whaling Scene on Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene and ship. 15 cm

Whales tooth scrimshaw by Peter brown depicting three whaling…

Whaling Scene Scrimshaw by P. Brown

Whales tooth scrimshaw by Peter brown depicting three whaling hunting sperm whales, signed by renowned Australian scrimshaw artist 'P. Brown', on a timber stand. Condition good, minor expected wear. Length 16 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely engraved and stained in black…

Whaler Metacom 1842 Scrimshaw Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely engraved and stained in black with detail of a sailing ship and a whaling scene including a whale destroying a long boat and birds awkwardly in flight, the reverse engraved 'Whaler Metacom 1842', 20th century, crack to…

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Boats Away'. 12 cm

Boats Away

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Boats Away'. 12 cm

Early sperm whale tooth scrimshaw decorated with a inscribed…

Kiwi Inscribed on Early Sperm Whale Tooth Scrimshaw

Early sperm whale tooth scrimshaw decorated with a inscribed kiwi, width 17 cm.

Early whales tooth scrimshaw with etched decoration, length 14…

Etched Decorated Whale Tooth Scrimshaw, 14cm

Early whales tooth scrimshaw with etched decoration, length 14 cm

A scrimshaw rib bone engraved 'The Farewell, 1857', 32 cm long

Farewell 1857: Scrimshaw Engraved Rib Bone

A scrimshaw rib bone engraved 'The Farewell, 1857', 32 cm long

A scrimshaw whale tooth container., beautifully crafted and…

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Container: Exquisite Carving

A scrimshaw whale tooth container., beautifully crafted and carved. Height 6 8 mm, width 16 cm, depth 6 cm

Scrimshaw whales tooth 'Viking' with etched detail of a 18th…

Viking Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth with Ship and Text

Scrimshaw whales tooth 'Viking' with etched detail of a 18th century ship to the front and verso and with text 'Launched by Burmester & Wain 1/4 million, Jesper Albany 1981'. Height 11.5 cm

A scrimshaw whales tooth with tall ship motif, 19th century.14…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Tall Ship Motif

A scrimshaw whales tooth with tall ship motif, 19th century.14 cm

A large scrimshaw whale's tooth, 19th century, 17.5 cm

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

A large scrimshaw whale's tooth, 19th century, 17.5 cm

An early Victorian scrimshaw, circa 1840s, the whale tooth…

1840s Sailor Scrimshaw on Whale Tooth

An early Victorian scrimshaw, circa 1840s, the whale tooth lightly engraved and inked to one side with a full length image of a sailor, nice patina. Length 14.5 cm

A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely engraved and…

1877 Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Whaling Scene by C.S. Raleigh

A 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth, finely engraved and stained in black with a scene of a whaling long boat being broken in two by a whale, figures falling, etc., signed 'C.S. Raleigh, 1877'. Length 13.5 cm.

A scrimshaw whales's tooth with female portrait 'Emily'. 14 cm

Emily: A Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Portrait

A scrimshaw whales's tooth with female portrait 'Emily'. 14 cm

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, carved with a coiled…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Coiled Serpent Carving

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, carved with a coiled serpent, 10.5 cm long. Provenance: Tullochs Auctions, TAS 18/10/2003 lot 289

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, engraved with a…

Scotsman Engraved on 19th Century Whales Tooth

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, engraved with a Scotsman, 14.5 cm long

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with a lady…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whales Tooth with Conversing Couple

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with a lady and a man conversing, 11.3 cm high

Early whales tooth scrimshaw with etched decoration, length 16.…

Etched Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 16.5 cm

Early whales tooth scrimshaw with etched decoration, length 16.5 cm

A scrimshaw whales's tooth titled 'The Flying Childers', 16 cm

"Flying Childers" Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

A scrimshaw whales's tooth titled 'The Flying Childers', 16 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a female portrait, 19th…

19th Century Female Portrait Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a female portrait, 19th century, 13 cm high

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Brig Of War, 1765', 14 cm high

1765 Brig of War

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Brig Of War, 1765', 14 cm high

A scrimshaw whalebone paperweight with tallship titled 'Tea…

19th Century Whalebone Tea Clipper Paperweight

A scrimshaw whalebone paperweight with tallship titled 'Tea Clipper', 19th century, 13.5 cm across

Antique scrimshaw whale tooth, 16 cm (south sea whaling)

South Sea Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Antique

Antique scrimshaw whale tooth, 16 cm (south sea whaling)

Whale's tooth scrimshaw with scene of gentleman and ladies with…

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw: Equestrian Scene

Whale's tooth scrimshaw with scene of gentleman and ladies with horses and hound. Height 14 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth of a tall ship, 19th century. 11 cm.…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth of Tall Ship

A scrimshaw whale's tooth of a tall ship, 19th century. 11 cm. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions regarding export

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with man and child, 19th…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Man and Child

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with man and child, 19th century, 13.5 cm

Whales tooth scrimshaw etched with a Victorian lady, length 14.…

Victorian Lady Etched on Whale's Tooth Scrimshaw

Whales tooth scrimshaw etched with a Victorian lady, length 14.4 cm

A scrimshaw whalebone brush with naval scene, 19th century, 16.…

Naval Scene Whalebone Brush, 19th Century

A scrimshaw whalebone brush with naval scene, 19th century, 16.5 cm across

Scrimshaw of maiden and Neptune, on Walrus ivory, length 16 cm

Maiden and Neptune Scrimshaw on Walrus Ivory

Scrimshaw of maiden and Neptune, on Walrus ivory, length 16 cm

Scrimshaw of sailing ships and boats, on Walrus ivory, length…

Sailing Ships Scrimshaw on Walrus Ivory

Scrimshaw of sailing ships and boats, on Walrus ivory, length 18 cm

Small scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'The Whale Fishery', signed…

"Whale Fishery" Scrimshaw Tooth by J. F. C

Small scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'The Whale Fishery', signed J. F. C and RMS

Two scrimshaw whales teeth by James Cumberland brown both…

Scrimshaw Whale Teeth with Boat Scenes by James Cumberland Brown

Two scrimshaw whales teeth by James Cumberland brown both engraved with boat scenes, one titled 'In the polar Ice', dated 1995 and initialled J.F.C, with stand. The titled 'Myths of the Sea', dated 2001 and initialled 'J.F.C' Heights: 12 cm (without…

Early whales tooth scrimshaw with etched decoration, length 17…

Etched Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, 17 cm

Early whales tooth scrimshaw with etched decoration, length 17 cm

A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth of a British naval…

19th Century British Naval Officer Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth of a British naval ship's officer, good old variable colourway of brown, tan and paler tones, remnants of black ink highlights. Length 13 cm.

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, engraved with a…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth Engraved with Gentleman

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, engraved with a gentleman, 14 cm high

Scrimshaw whales tooth engraved 'Jeune Hortense, 1888, mounts…

Rescue at Mounts Bay

Scrimshaw whales tooth engraved 'Jeune Hortense, 1888, mounts Bay', depicting the crew being rescued from the galleon after running aground at mounts Bay. Condition good, wear consistant with age. Length 13 cm. Weight 235g

Whale tooth scrimshaw 'Parmelia' by Jesper Rasmussen depicting…

"Parmelia" Scrimshaw with Dolphins and Inscription

Whale tooth scrimshaw 'Parmelia' by Jesper Rasmussen depicting the ship Parmelia, with a banding of dolphins to the base, inscribed to verso 'Built at Quebec 1825 Swan River 1829, Jesper 1984, Albany'. Condition good, small crack to verso. Length 11.5 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Armada Galley', 10 cm

"Armada Galley" Scrimshaw Whale Tooth (10cm)

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Armada Galley', 10 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'On The Ground', 13 cm

"On The Ground" (already provided)

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'On The Ground', 13 cm

A scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'Ship Susan. 1871' with whaling…

1871 Scrimshaw Whales Tooth with Limerick

A scrimshaw whales tooth titled 'Ship Susan. 1871' with whaling limerick on reverse, 11 cm long

Scrimshaw whales teeth 'Amity' and 'Othello' the Amity etch…

Scrimshaw Whales Teeth: Amity and Othello

Scrimshaw whales teeth 'Amity' and 'Othello' the Amity etch with a 18th century ship to the front and a plain backing and the Othello with a 18th century sailing ship to the front and with text to verso 'Bark Othello Hobert Town, Ernest Brady 1869'.…

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with two kangaroos, 10.5 cm…

Kangaroo Engraved Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with two kangaroos, 10.5 cm long

Two scrimshaw sperm whale teeth c.1930's note with provenance…

1930s Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Teeth with Provenance Letters

Two scrimshaw sperm whale teeth c.1930's note with provenance letters, ex Albany 1930's lengths 11 cm, & 11.5 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth on whale's tooth base engraved with…

Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth on Base with Ship Engraving

A scrimshaw whale's tooth on whale's tooth base engraved with tall ship and whaling boat on reverse, 15 cm high

A scrimshaw whale's tooth, 11 cm

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth: Intricate Art on Ivory

A scrimshaw whale's tooth, 11 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved 'Lagona - New Bedford, 371…

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth: Lagona, New Bedford, 19th Century

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved 'Lagona - New Bedford, 371 ton, 31,409 Barrels Oil, 267058 Pds. Baleen', 13 cm long

Two scrimshaw whale's teeth, one engraved 'South Seas Fishery'…

Scrimshaw Teeth: South Seas Fishery and Walrus Engraving

Two scrimshaw whale's teeth, one engraved 'South Seas Fishery' the other with a walrus, 14 cm and 15 cm long

A small piece of scrimshaw, depicting a tusk finely engraved…

Whaling Scene Scrimshaw with Display Stand

A small piece of scrimshaw, depicting a tusk finely engraved and inked with the scene of whalers and their boat in the mouth of a breaching whale, and to the reverse, a whaling ship in full sail; with timber display stand. Length 10.5 cm (without stand)

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a crocodile, 'caiamant'…

Crocodile Engraved Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth engraved with a crocodile, 'caiamant' engraved to verso, 13.5 cm long

A scrimshaw whale's tooth decorated with American flags and…

Patriotic Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

A scrimshaw whale's tooth decorated with American flags and female figure. 14 cm

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with a man to…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Man and Lighthouse

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with a man to one side and a lighthouse to the other, 11 cm high

A scrimshaw whalebone busk, 19th century, engraved with ships,…

19th Century Whalebone Busk with Scrimshaw Engravings

A scrimshaw whalebone busk, 19th century, engraved with ships, whales and figures, 22 x 3.5 cm

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with a lady…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with Lady Decoration

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with a lady to one side, 12.4 cm high

Two pieces of scrimshaw and a shark's tooth, the shark's tooth…

Maritime Treasures: Scrimshaw, Shark Tooth, and Whale Bone

Two pieces of scrimshaw and a shark's tooth, the shark's tooth set with a silver collar, the whale tooth letter opener engraved with a ship, the whale bone pipe cleaner engraved with a ship.

Scrimshaw whales tooth 'La Montagne' with etched detail of a…

18th Century Ship Etched on Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

Scrimshaw whales tooth 'La Montagne' with etched detail of a 18th century ship to one side, with a plain back. Height 19 cm

Whalebone scrimshaw Busk, 30 cm

Whalebone Scrimshaw Busk - 30cm

Whalebone scrimshaw Busk, 30 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Square Rigger', 11 cm long

"Square Rigger" Scrimshaw Whale Tooth (11cm)

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Square Rigger', 11 cm long

Early decorated whale's tooth scrimshaw with etched sailing…

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw & Miniature Replica of Sailing Ship

Early decorated whale's tooth scrimshaw with etched sailing ship decoration, length 14 cm together with a miniature replica scrimshaw, marked 'The Bark Cavalier, of New Bedford, Capt Nickerson,' length 7 cm

Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw by James Cumberland-Brown with…

Benvenue Ship Scrimshaw by Cumberland-Brown

Sperm whale tooth scrimshaw by James Cumberland-Brown with certificate signed by the artist depicting the ship Benvenue built 1867, Barclay Curle & Co, Glasgow, 16.5 cm long, 393.8 grams

Whale's tooth scrimshaw. Incised with brigantine at sea. Cracks,…

Brigantine at Sea

Whale's tooth scrimshaw. Incised with brigantine at sea. Cracks, splits and stains. American school. Length 16 cm

Scrimshaw whales tooth, man blowing large sea shells, 15.5 cm…

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth: Shell Blower

Scrimshaw whales tooth, man blowing large sea shells, 15.5 cm high,

James Cumberland brown (Albany, Western Australia) scrimshaw…

James Cumberland brown (Albany, Western Australia) scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Rottnest lighthouse built in 1895', signed 'J. F. C. Rms', 11 cm high

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Hoisting the Mainsail',…

Main Sail Hoist

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Hoisting the Mainsail', signed 'J.F.C.', 20th century, 16 cm long

Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period…

Period Lady Crown Whale Tooth Scrimshaw

Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period costume with Crown. Approx 13.5 cm long

Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period…

1850 Lady Scrimshaw on Antique Whale Tooth

Antique whales tooth scrimshaw, decorated with a lady in period dress, circa 1850. Approx 16 cm long

Engraved scrimshaw whales tooth, The Charles. W. Morgan, signed…

Engraved Charles W. Morgan Whales Tooth by G. Tonkin

Engraved scrimshaw whales tooth, The Charles. W. Morgan, signed G. Tonkin, 14 cm long

Finely engraved scrimshaw whales tooth, of a three mast ship in…

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth: Three-Mast Ship in Full Sail

Finely engraved scrimshaw whales tooth, of a three mast ship in full sail, 13.5 cm long

A scrimshaw mounted ebonised inkstand, 19th century, with brass…

Ebonised Scrimshaw Inkstand with Whale Teeth and Glass Bottle

A scrimshaw mounted ebonised inkstand, 19th century, with brass mounts and a cut glass ink bottle, the whale teeth each 10.5 cm long, 13 cm high, 30 cm wide, 20 cm deep

A collection of carved whalebone and scrimshaw cannisters, 19th…

Whalebone Scrimshaw Cannisters with Miniature Dominoes

A collection of carved whalebone and scrimshaw cannisters, 19th century, one containing a miniature dominoes set, the largest cannister 5 cm high

A scrimshaw sperm whale tooth depicting South Australia's…

Encounter Bay Whaling Stations on Sperm Whale Tooth

A scrimshaw sperm whale tooth depicting South Australia's whaling stations, Encounter Bay area. Length 13 cm

Scrimshaw whales tooth 'Derwent Hunter' with etched detail of a…

18th Century Ship Scrimshaw Whale Tooth

Scrimshaw whales tooth 'Derwent Hunter' with etched detail of a 18th century ship to one side, with a plain back. Height 17.5 cm

Large whalebone scrimshaw tooth, 18 cm

Whalebone Scrimshaw Tooth: 18cm

Large whalebone scrimshaw tooth, 18 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene, festooned with…

Insult-laden Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, Albany WA 1923

A scrimshaw whale's tooth with whaling scene, festooned with unusual insults, engraved 'Albany WA Jan Lany 1923', 13 cm long

Two scrimshaw whale's teeth with mermaid and tallship, Tallest…

Whale Teeth Scrimshaw: Mermaid and Tallship

Two scrimshaw whale's teeth with mermaid and tallship, Tallest 9 cm

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Running For Home', 15 cm

Whale's Escape

A scrimshaw whale's tooth titled 'Running For Home', 15 cm

An engraved scrimshaw whales tooth with, American Whaling scene,…

Scrimshaw Whales Tooth: American Whaling Scene

An engraved scrimshaw whales tooth with, American Whaling scene, length 12 cm. Weight 191grams

A 20th century scrimshaw whales tooth signed 'C.S. Raleigh',…

Whale Tooth Scrimshaw: 1877 Longboat Attack by C.S. Raleigh

A 20th century scrimshaw whales tooth signed 'C.S. Raleigh', finely incised decoration of a whale destroying a longboat. Inscribed with date 1877, length 13 cm

Antique early 19th century native scrimshaw whales tooth,…

1874 Scrimshaw Whales Tooth with Maokelo Wairiki Inscription

Antique early 19th century native scrimshaw whales tooth, incised Maokelo Wairiki 1874, 15 cm long

Gary Tonkin 'The Flurry' scrimshaw whale's tooth, Albany…

"The Flurry" Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth by Gary Tonkin

Gary Tonkin 'The Flurry' scrimshaw whale's tooth, Albany Western Australian, 11.5 cm long

Scrimshaw whales tooth, engraved with three bare foot saliors…

Scrimshaw Whale Tooth: Three Sailors at Work

Scrimshaw whales tooth, engraved with three bare foot saliors working the ropes, unsigned, 15.5 cm long

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with an…

19th Century Scrimshaw Whale Tooth with American Sailor Decoration

A scrimshaw whales tooth, 19th century, decorated with an American sailor, 9.7 cm high

An early whale tooth scrimshaw inscribed 'Maid of Erin. Sydney.…

"Maid of Erin" Whale Tooth Scrimshaw, 1856

An early whale tooth scrimshaw inscribed 'Maid of Erin. Sydney. 1856' featuring ship and possum to rear, length 14 cm