Never mind: answered!! ________________________________ From: Shannon Lefebvre <[log in to unmask]> To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:26 AM Subject: Question re scrimshaw Can anyone tell us if a piece of carved whalebone is authentic? It was found in a wastecan at a retail store. Features a scene with ships on the front, labelled Whaler Topaz off Marquesas Is Jan 1840 and apparently signed James Allen.. Is in very good shape, little discoloration. S ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).