CIRCA 1875

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A pair of CANADIAN scrimshaw etched walrus tusks
CIRCA 1875
Each decorated with Arctic fauna to one side and coastal scenes with sleds, huskies and caribou to the other
The larger one -- 27¾in. (70.5cm.) high (2)

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Lot Essay

By repute, Clandeboye House, County Down, Ireland.
These tusks were presented to the Marquess of Dufferin and Aba whilst he was Governor General of Canada, between 1872 and 1878.

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