Two Scrimshaw whales teeth, second half 19th century
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Two Scrimshaw whales teeth, second half 19th century

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Two Scrimshaw whales teeth, second half 19th century
each depicting a fashionable lady -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high overall; a late 19th century engraved cow horn depicting a bust of a woman in fashionable dress, above a group of tribesman, with a wood stopper to the base, and loop rings for suspension -- 13in. (33cm.) long approx.; and a 19th century whale's tooth carved with indisinct naive lettering, pierced with hole to top and bottom -- 6¼in. (16cm.) high (4)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

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