Scrimshaw Decorated Whale's Tooth

Scrimshaw Decorated Whale's Tooth, mid-19th century, one side decorated with a figure of Liberty holding a liberty pole and shield flanked by a panoply of arms within a meandering vine frame, the other side depicting a United States frigate also within a meandering vine frame, ht. 5 3/8 in.

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Estimate $400-600

There is a crack at the top just to the left of the tip that extends approx. 3 in. into the body.

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