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CIRCA 1870
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A scrimshaw whales tooth with images of two women
circa 1870
[unsigned], engraved on the front with a seated woman playing a lyre, in a neo-classical pose, and on the back is engraved with a woman (or girl) seated, listening to the music.
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
circa 1870
[unsigned], engraved on the front with a seated woman playing a lyre, in a neo-classical pose, and on the back is engraved with a woman (or girl) seated, listening to the music.
7 in. (17.8 cm.) long
Special notice
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