Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth

Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth, America, 19th century, one side showing a spreadwing eagle below and wreath and above a schooner, the other showing a woman, identified as "MARIA" in a wreathed inscription below, (chip to end), ht. 5 in.

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Estimate $2,000-4,000

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