Lot 0066

NAUTICAL: Scrimshaw tooth, 19th C., carved decoration possibly done later, majority of base carved

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NAUTICAL: Scrimshaw tooth, 19th C., carved decoration possibly done later, majority of base carved

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NAUTICAL: Scrimshaw tooth, 19th C., carved decoration possibly done later, majority of base carved with overlapping sperm whales, tip of tooth carved into a whale's head with two inset bead eyes, wear consistent with age and use including age cracking, scattered discolorations, etc., 5" l.

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NAUTICAL: Scrimshaw tooth, 19th C., carved decoration possibly done later, majority of base carved

Name: NAUTICAL: Scrimshaw tooth, 19th C., carved decoration possibly done later, majority of base carved
SKU: 170401676
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock