Whale's Tooth Sphere and Small Scrimshaw Tooth

Description:

Whale's Tooth Sphere and Small Scrimshaw Tooth, 19th century, the sphere composed of numerous plates of whale's tooth then carved with a spiral pattern, the tooth with floral decoration, dia. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-400

The tooth has a chip and a crack on the tip and a very small chip on the base.


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