Heart Crimper

Date19th Century

Mediumwhale ivory, abalone, metal

Dimensions[H] __[W]2 3/4" __[D] __[Dia]1 1/8" each __[L]4 1/2"

Object number1923.7.22

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionHandle is a tooth carved out in the form of a pierced-work heart, the top (pointed) end inlaid on each side with a diamond-shape of abalone (one side missing), surmounted by a four-prong (four-tine) fork, flanked by two branches forming saddles for a small fluted jaggng wheel on one side and a small flower-petal jaggog wheel on the other; metal axles.

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