A pair of 19th century Scrimshaw decorated Sperm whale teeth.
With polychrome decoration, one inscribed on one face with a gentleman in uniform and on the reverse in civilian clothing, the other inscribed on one face with a lady in a ball gown and on the reverse a lady holding some spectacles. Each tooth, 6.3ins. (16cm)long. (2)
Sold for
£500
inc. premium
Category: Collectibles / Maritime
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