Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth

Description:

Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth, America, 19th century, carved on one side with a sailor waving goodbye with his hat and holding an American flag, the other side showing his sweetheart waving a kerchief, on stand, lg. 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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