A decorated whale's tooth, 2
275Y
A decorated whale's tooth,
with scrimshaw depiction on one side of a Sperm whale being harpooned from a whaleboat.
Weight 160gms. 5in (13cm) long
Together with a small whalebone fid,
8in (20cm) long (2)
Sold for £360 inc. premium

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  • PROVENANCE:
    Sale, Christie's London, 25 May 2005, lot 74

Category: Regional and Estate Auctions / Miscellaneous

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