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Title: Woodworking tool with whale's tooth handle Accession Number: 1939.2045 Category: SCRIMSHAW & ALLIED ARTS - TOOLS Type: auger bit Maker: Place: USA, CT, New London Date: 1858 Materials: Description: Metal auger bit for wood working fitted to polished whale's tooth handle. Handle carved and polished to suggest open mouthed animal. Engraved on one side "SHIP SIAM/ 1858/ NEW LONDON".

Mystic Seaport Image ID m114086    Information regarding reproductions