J.S. King Tooth

DateCirca 1817-1823

Mediumwhale ivory

Dimensions4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer

Object number2001.100.196

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionMonochrome engraved both sides. Recto: Three British flags, a cannon, a house, a full-rigged ship flying a French tricolor, stern view of a ship flying a British flag, part of a fort with a French flag, inscribed "J. King" below a branch with leaves and flowers. Verso: A cutter, a hooker, three brigs, two of which are enar a waterspout. J.S. King is the earliest known scrimshaw artist doing engraved work on sperm whale teeth.ProvenanceKendall Whaling Museum; NBWM

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