Ø A FINE MID 19TH-CENTURY SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
decorated on both sides, the vertical with a profile of a British warship; the horizontal depicting a British whaler and boats harpooning whales, the root with foliate border -- 8in. (20.3cm.), 884g.

Condition Report
Appears to be in excellent condition, with a pleasant mellowing of the surface and very little evidence of splitting around the root, and no chips to tip.

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