Scrimshaw and Polychrome Decorated Whale's Tooth

Description:

Scrimshaw and Polychrome Decorated Whale's Tooth, 19th century, the two sides of the tooth each depicting a complete profile of a woman wearing bonnets and floral decorated dresses, inscribed "THE MORNING STAR" below one woman, ht. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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