Sale 1798
New York
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31 January 2007
Price realised
USD 3,840
Estimate
A 19th century scrimshaw whales tooth with an image of a ship [unsigned], a polished tooth but yellowed with age and engraved with the image of a three masted ship. 5¼ in. (13.3 cm.)
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