This is a unique part of American history, the whaling industry in Sag Harbor was an amazing time and the stories left in art help to tell the story and apart of the legacy left to us from these legends of the sea. The words "Ship Argonaut" and the Words "Sag Harbor NY". We do not know which voyage this piece was carved on but it is detailed with abalone shell center decor and 4 Brass feet. Two separate Whale Captain log books from this ship 18 have recently been discovered on eastern Long Island and in the hands of the local Historic societies. A small obscure whaling ship it was built in Sag Harbor in 1814. The ship Argonaut sailed from the Atlantic to the south pacific and arctic waters during the height of the whaling industry. The detailed carving is amazing with multiple ships, whales and alternating back drops of mountains on one side and a palm tree covered shores on the other. A whaling ship from Sag Harbor New York from 1814-1832. Inuit Scrimshaw Walrus Ivory Tusk Cribbage Board early 20th century, decorated with sea and land animals, and geometrically-decorated game board, accompanied by 1 wood and 26 ivory pegs L17 1/2' Provenance: Private collection Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that an object is free of defects or. Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs.
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