Architectonic Crimper

Date19th Century

Mediumwhale ivory, metal

Dimensions1 5/8 × 1 5/8 × 8 3/4 in. (4.1 × 4.1 × 22.2 cm)

Donor credit lineAcquired from Frank and Annie Seabury Wood

Object number1923.7.56

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionLong, curved, delicate handle comprised of three pieces of whale ivory with squared edges, carved architectonic motifs, and shield-shaped openwork; a long three-prong (three-tine) fork, carved from a fourth piece of whale ivory, has a curl underneath; the opposite end terminates in a baluster saddle; whale ivory wheel with open work eight-prong star hub, fluted rim, metal axle.

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