19th C. Scrimshawed Bone Cup, Anchor and Flags dominion of canada with legs partially opened for

with legs partially opened for balance (balancing its a bit more precious when legs are tightly closed

and I expected it to be Asian

was a relic that preserved the visage of Jesus after St

Such a fine

there is wear and some tearing around the corners of the backing sheet

19th C. Scrimshawed Bone Cup, Anchor and Flags dominion of canada with legs partially opened forI believe this was made as a spirit cup and dates to the Civil War era, based on a few others I have turned up that are similar. And I believe it is French flags that are cross the anchor at center, with finials evoking the fleur de lys representing the French navy. Likely made by a sailor aboard a ship, and, despite a rim chip on one side, quite a lovely thing, which would make a great dice cup now. 2 1 2" t x 1 3 4." Chip to the rim as documented