19th-century Whale Bone/Whalebone Scrimshaw Vegetable/Salad Tongs
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A pair of early 19th-century whale bone scrimshaw vegetable/salad tongs, probably American, the hinged spoon and fork decorated with finely carved foliate and geometric forms. 30.5 cm
Notes: Apparently, another example of these tongs, likely by the same maker, is illustrated on page 255 of Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders by E. Norman Flayderman.
Condition: In excellent, undamaged condition. There is a clear, glue-like substance in the bowl of the spoon. This does not appear to be part of a repair (the back of the spoon shows no damage. Very light wear/discolouration.
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Based in rural Somerset in the UK, Lefays partners and husband-and-wife team Simon and Sarah Little have been in the art, antiques, and collectibles business for over 30 years. For the past 13 years, Lefays has provided online curation and consulting services for a leading specialist art, antiques,...
