#7 • Fossilized Bone & Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk Tabletop Clock

Part of Collection of Arthur Gross Day 1 (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $170.00

Status: Sold

Category: Timepieces

A unique clock crafted from fossilized bone with walrus tusk hour marks; the markers for 12, 3, 6, and 9 being trapezoidal shaped walrus tusk specimens, each demonstrating scrimshaw scenes of Alaska hunters and wildlife. Clock hands are also of carved tusk, and clock is mounted upon a further sample of fossilized bone. A quartz timekeeping mechanism is mounted en verso; when tested with sample batteries (not included), the clock did not function as intended. Measures approximately: 6.75" x 1.5" x 7.5" tall.