P.O. Box 796, 1483 Route 6A, East Dennis MA 02641, United States
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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH AMERICAN-FLAGGED SHIP Obverse depicts a three-masted ship flying a red ...
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Start price:
$
475
Estimate :
$1,200 - $1,800
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH AMERICAN-FLAGGED SHIP Obverse depicts a three-masted ship flying a red, white and blue Ameri..
POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH AMERICAN-FLAGGED SHIP Mid-19th Century
Obverse depicts a three-masted ship flying a red, white and blue American flag off the stern and a long pennant from the central mast. Off her stern is a smaller vessel flying a red pennant. Off her bow is a spit of land with a lighthouse, a figure and two trees. Hulls and the half-moon waves are deeply engraved. Reverse depicts three whaleboats, one in chase of a of pod whales, and two engaged in an active kill, with the whale surfaced and spouting blood. Illegible monogram at lower edge. Length 7.25".
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