A scrimshaw whale's tooth
American, circa 1860
American, circa 1860
engraved with a shipping scene on the verso showing a naval ship departing, enclosed within a alternating square border, and on the recto with a harbor scene, looking through a field of trees, surrounded by a checkerboard border and surmounted by a heart.
6-3/4 in. (17.1 cm.) length.
6-3/4 in. (17.1 cm.) length.
Sold for
US$ 5,625
inc. premium
Category: Collectibles / Maritime
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