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Comoys of London Scrimshaw Compass

Description

Comoys is most famous for making tobacco pipes, but they also made decorative pieces. I don't know much about this except that it belonged to my grandfather. Not sure what it is made of. Possibly ivory. 

Category Tobacciana
Medium Off white heavy hard material. Possibly ivory?
Distinguishing marks Scrimshaw ship carvings
Size and dimensions of this item 3 inches diameter. 1.5 inches tall
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