Rare antique whalebone desk ruler

Antique American scrimshaw whalebone desk ruler engraved with THE COURIER - the whaleship Courier sailed from New Bedford in the mid 19th C. The twelve inch ruler has a brass plaque engraved with "LIZZY" mounted above a dolphin inspired design. Note the pierced heart shape holes at each end. Very good condition with some aged warping. Size: 13.25 inches long.

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