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A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth with revelling sailors**
engraved on the front with a pair of sailors and women celebrating; and on the other an angel on a pedestal gathering florets in a skirt. On a turned mahogany pedestal.
7 in. (17.8 cm.) length. (2)
engraved on the front with a pair of sailors and women celebrating; and on the other an angel on a pedestal gathering florets in a skirt. On a turned mahogany pedestal.
7 in. (17.8 cm.) length. (2)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.