Large Antique Whale's Tooth Scrimshaw-decorated by Robert Spring

Description:

Large Antique Whale's Tooth Scrimshaw-decorated by Robert Spring, decoration dated 1974, one side showing the schooner Huntress of Nantucket flying an American flag, the other side showing the Cecilia, both vessels identified in inscriptions, signed and dated "R. Spring 1974" within a swag below, lg. 9 in.

Note: May only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out of state.
Estimate $800-1,200


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