19th Century Sailor Made Carved Hand Finial (Likely for Wax Seal Stamp) carved wooden handle joined by bent wires and

joined by bent wires and painted silver many years ago —which has mellowed quite nicely

These two sets are "Gift 3" and Gift 4"

The figures are a bit curious too--often scrimshawed pieces were made as love tokens

and the one at right as the Grecian

That dynamic line between crooked elbow of one arm and hand of the other gripping the bow-like sword

19th Century Sailor Made Carved Hand Finial (Likely for Wax Seal Stamp) carved wooden handle joined by bent wires andWith threaded end, this hand would have been carved as the handle for a wax seal, I believe, or possibly a pointer. The form of a clenched fist was a fairly common one for sailor whaler carved finials, whether made as handles for seals or, larger, for canes. Found along with the scrimshawed ruler and busk fragment listed separately, and I think just a wonder of a little thing. C. Mid 19th century. 1 5 8" l x 5 8" x 3 8". There is an imperfection