SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH CITY AND VILLAGE SCENES Overlapping scenes of densely populated villages and cities wrap around the cir..

SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH WITH CITY AND VILLAGE SCENES Mid-19th Century

Overlapping scenes of densely populated villages and cities wrap around the circumference of the tooth, interspersed with images of ships, eagles, potted plants and tropical islands. The buildings vary in size and type, but many have bannerette weather vanes or American flags on poles. Decorative border encircles tip. Much of the engraving is punctuated by deep pinpoints, some showing traces of red coloring. Length 4.75".

Condition: Some chipping and age cracks at base.

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