{"product_id":"antique-scrimshaw-tooth-with-whaling-scene-1","title":"Antique Scrimshaw Tooth with Whaling Scene","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique 19th C. Sperm whale tooth with whaling scene and icebound whale ship on reverse. Depicts a rare detail in scrimshaw, a whaler in the masthead (crow's nest) signaling to the whaleboats with a waif. Further decorated with geometric vine pattern along top edge of tooth. Traces of red polychrome on ensign, hull, and whale's blood. Measures 6-3\/4\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenace: originally owned (possibly created) by John Healy, a ships carpenter aboard the New Bedford whaleship Rousseau 1875-1878; descended through Healy family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Antique scrimshaw is not available for international sale. Please be aware of your state regulations regarding the sale of marine mammal parts and purchase accordingly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Madden Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44084335444065,"sku":"PMAMGH1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1046\/2305\/files\/20260420-IMG_1269.png?v=1777067449","url":"https:\/\/www.paulmaddenantiques.com\/products\/antique-scrimshaw-tooth-with-whaling-scene-1","provider":"Paul Madden Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}