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A. DOUGLAS JACOBS, CIRCA 1975
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A pair of small 20th century scrimshaw whale's teeth**
A. Douglas Jacobs, circa 1975
the first, engraved on one side in polychrome depicting a whale boat and whale tale with a ship in the background with the title "Sound fast.... else be your last!"; the second, engraved on one side in black ink, and depicting a large whale heaving from the sea with a ship in the background. Both signed with the initials on the lower right ADJ.
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) length and smaller. (2)
A. Douglas Jacobs, circa 1975
the first, engraved on one side in polychrome depicting a whale boat and whale tale with a ship in the background with the title "Sound fast.... else be your last!"; the second, engraved on one side in black ink, and depicting a large whale heaving from the sea with a ship in the background. Both signed with the initials on the lower right ADJ.
3½ in. (8.9 cm.) length and smaller. (2)
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.