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Ivory sperm whale tooth with ca.-1850 scrimshaw depicting a seated lady surrounded by animals and tr

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts / Non-wreck Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Ivory sperm whale tooth with ca.-1850 scrimshaw depicting a seated lady surrounded by animals and tr
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Ivory sperm whale tooth with ca.-1850 scrimshaw depicting a seated lady surrounded by animals and trees in meadow scene on front, whaling ship flying an American flag on back. 258 grams; 5-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/2". Excellent detail on front, the lady with a wistful expression as thinking of her man at sea, the ship at the bottom on the other side small but with red and blue color in the US flag at its stern, a nice early piece with attractive patina, the point chipped but otherwise fully intact.