SCRIMSHAWN WHALE'S TOOTH
20th c., in 19th c. style: Portrait of "Sandwich Hero, Ship Gen. Pike, 1843", a cartouche portrait with allegory for Liberty and Justice above; the reverse depicting whaling ship with record of catch, "Cetacean Prize, Jan to Dec 1843, A Fine Human - Master Andrew Pyne". Mounted on a teak base, 8" tooth, 11" tall overall, 4" diam. base. Fine condition.
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20th c., in 19th c. style: Portrait of "Sandwich Hero, Ship Gen. Pike, 1843", a cartouche portrait with allegory for Liberty and Justice above; the reverse depicting whaling ship with record of catch, "Cetacean Prize, Jan to Dec 1843, A Fine Human - Master Andrew Pyne". Mounted on a teak base, 8" tooth, 11" tall overall, 4" diam. base. Fine condition.
