PRE BAN LEGAL IVORY SCRIMSHAW MAUI HAWAII AUTHENTIC Start Price USD 1,250.00 Current Price USD 1,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 2,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Tucson, AZ. See more about 'PRE BAN LEGAL IVORY SCRIMSHAW MAUI HAWAII AUTHENTIC ' Description 19TH Century Pre-Ban Ivory Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth 100% Guaranteed This very old scrimshaw dates back to the old whaling days of Hawaii.  It was purchased in 1970 from a nautical shop on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.  I chose this scrimshaw because the tooth was so large and it was authentic.  This will date to the Early whaling days and most likely from the Nantucket area, or at least the Eastern seaboard. The tooth is 6-1/4" long and 7" long if measured on the curve.  It also weighs over a pound, at 17.5 ounces.  The artwork is worn, but under magnification, you can see that the engraving was hand done with old style tools. The original ink is worn off in a few places from age and handling.  This is a 100% intact and authentic treasure; it is a real, old, Ivory Sperm Whale Tooth scrimshaw and not one of those faux ivory, poly resin imitation scrimshaws that you see for sale. Note: This items ships with the USA only. This item has also been authenticated by Mr. Fred Gumbart, owner/appraiser of Arizona Galleries (520-322-6388). He specializes (by appointment only) in consultation and official, licensed, and accredited appraising of Fine Period Antiques, Fine Art, Ethnographic Art, Pre-Columbian Art and the Asian Arts.  Fred is a lifelong collector of artifacts, and has the most astounding memory of anyone I have personally known. You may view this item or any of our other antiquities, fine art or artifacts at our gallery, by appointment. We are Antiquities, Plus...David Fredericks 2752 North Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone 520-991-2153 Refunds will be made only upon receipt by us (within 14 days of buyer's receipt of the item), of a written verification from a major University Department Head, or Major Museum Curator from a recognized institution in the appropriate field. Note: For International sales, buyer is responsible for all import duty taxes. Place a Bid!