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A large early 20th century scrimshaw whale's tooth
[unsigned], the front finely engraved with the image of a whale ship at sea off a point of land in front of a mass of clouds. The back with a whale boat chasing after a harpooned whale also framed in a mass of clouds. With a rough cut bottom.
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.)
[unsigned], the front finely engraved with the image of a whale ship at sea off a point of land in front of a mass of clouds. The back with a whale boat chasing after a harpooned whale also framed in a mass of clouds. With a rough cut bottom.
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.)
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.