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A 19th century Whalebone Sailmaker's Mallet circa 1850

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Seldom found in this size (9 1/2" long). Both sides of the mallet show wear with chips and gouges around the edges. Original patina. Literature: "Scrimshaw and Scrimshanders" by Norman Flayderman, p. 123 for a similar example

Category
Antique Scrimshaw and Whaling Items
Item No.
KFA-11850