AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY

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AN ENGRAVED AND POLYCHROMED SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH
American, 19th century
Depicting a young girl wearing a hat and placing spectacles on her dog, a three-quarted length portrait of a woman in fancy dress depicted verso, probably Jenny Lind
6¼in. high

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Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species. 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

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