{"product_id":"19th-century-scrimshaw-bodkin-with-pointing-hand","title":"19th Century Scrimshaw Bodkin with Pointing Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother 19th century sailor\/whaler made bone bodkin with a hand at the opposite end, which I purchased from a longtime dealer of antique maritime objects. This a diminutive one, just a hair longer than 2 inches, which to me makes the carving of this pointing hand, whalebone I believe, seem all the more amazing. With nicely carved bands and stars characteristic of these, and a sharp point at the opposite end, useful for piercing fabric or pushing\/running ribbon through a narrow casing.  C. mid 19th century I believe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 1\/8\" long, very good antique condition, no cracks, losses or other issues. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"critical EYE Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48321971552510,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5022\/1382\/files\/IMG_5050_120fbf6a-e24b-4796-82a2-6f4d78239aad.jpg?v=1780263816","url":"https:\/\/www.criticaleyefinds.com\/products\/19th-century-scrimshaw-bodkin-with-pointing-hand","provider":"critical EYE Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}