19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WHALEBONE BUSK with 7 separate panels of engraved scenes. The very top with two vases of flowers. Below that a large portrait of a well dressed boy descending a staircase. Below him is a large vase of flowers, a ship under sail, a monument flanked by two American flags, another vase of flowers and a starboard view of a ship under sail.. All the work nicely executed and bordered with different diamond and leaf motifs. 13" l. x 1 9/16" w. Excellent example of its type. Great condition with lovely age color throughout.