A tie-tack with an artist’s mark of the letter S with a harpoon is the latest head scratcher brought to my attention. Appears to be ivory, possibly walrus, though it is missing the “tapioca” grain that often appears on the ivory from that species, I’m just basing my assumption on the creamy color. It could well be mammoth, whale, elephant or other ivory. I like the artist mark, its simplicity and the integration of the harpoon and rope makes it quite memorable.
Anyone familiar with the artist or the mark? Please feel free to write your comments below.