Antique Whalebone Busk Mid 19th Century

“Antique Whalebone Busk Mid 19th Century” top of busk carved as a proscenium arch. Depicts a pot of flowers, a full length portrait of a man holding a sword at his side while standing beside a tree, “M + P” within a swagged cartouche and two images of flowering plants. Images divided by bands of foliate tendrils. Double line border along sides, and a crosshatch design at bottom. Condition: Wraped.  From the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us.

NOTICE

This scrimshaw is done on a sperm whale’s tooth. Federal legislation bans the interstate shipment of whale ivory. It can only be shipped intrastate (within the state). All of our whale ivory is located with our associate in the state of Florida. It can be purchased directly from our website and shipped only to an address within the state of Florida. If one has a relative, trusted friend or business associate within the state of Florida, we can ship to that specified address in order to comply with Federal legislation. The scrimshaw can then be forwarded to you and everyone complies with the law. Any questions, email or call us.