Rare Scrimshaw Tooth with Scene of the State Hospital Building, Connecticut
19th century, one side depicting the State Hospital in New Haven designed by Ithiel Town, inscribed "State Hospital Connecticut", and the other likely depicting the old St. John's Episcopal Church, inscribed "Episcopal Church Kent", approx. 5-5/8 x 2-5/8 x 1-5/8 in.
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
19th century, one side depicting the State Hospital in New Haven designed by Ithiel Town, inscribed "State Hospital Connecticut", and the other likely depicting the old St. John's Episcopal Church, inscribed "Episcopal Church Kent", approx. 5-5/8 x 2-5/8 x 1-5/8 in.
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
