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A carved walrus tusk
In the form of an eagles head and neck, with 'badge' for Eagle, 1867 near base; an oval plaque with a frigate in full sail on a starboard reach and a small whale tooth depicting a whale being harpooned by a longboat, entitled Ship Mermaid, Nantucket 1871, (staining and some damage to back)
the walrus tusk - 20cm. long (3)
In the form of an eagles head and neck, with 'badge' for Eagle, 1867 near base; an oval plaque with a frigate in full sail on a starboard reach and a small whale tooth depicting a whale being harpooned by a longboat, entitled Ship Mermaid, Nantucket 1871, (staining and some damage to back)
the walrus tusk - 20cm. long (3)