A small scrimshaw whale's tooth with an American ship**
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A small scrimshaw whale's tooth with an American ship**

AMERICAN; 19TH CENTURY

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A small scrimshaw whale's tooth with an American ship**
American; 19th century
[unsigned], the verso engraved with the image of an American naval sloop of war with a group of three Stars of David, each set within the other; and on the recto engraved with and American eagle clutching an anchor above an American flag crossed with a British flag.
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) length.
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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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