The Hanebergs Antiques - Antique Scrimshaw Dipper

A Great Antique Scrimshaw Dipper.
Whalebone, tropical hardwood, coconut shell,
and silver.
Great form with turned handle with whalebone inserts and finial.
With the added refinement and rare use,
of a silver engraved shield for support,
where the handle joins the coconut shell.