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A 19th century scrimshaw whale's tooth with the image of a woman
[unsigned], polished and engraved, the front with the bust of a woman inset in a grand building and a crown over her head; the back engraved with an architectural rendering.
4½ in. (11.4 cm.)
[unsigned], polished and engraved, the front with the bust of a woman inset in a grand building and a crown over her head; the back engraved with an architectural rendering.
4½ in. (11.4 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.