Scrimshaw, sperm whale tooth - marine ivory - First half 19th century
Scrimshaw. Small pisciform, polished and very finely sperm whale tooth engraved with a three-masted boat. On the back titled (The Valiant) and dated 1827 in a cartouche. On the right is a Star of David. Seaman's work. Outer dimension 13. 5 cm, weight 63. 7 g. Very nice patina. Will be shipped in a tracked and well protected parcel with certificate of compliance.
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Scrimshaw. Small pisciform, polished and very finely sperm whale tooth engraved with a three-masted boat. On the back titled (The Valiant) and dated 1827 in a cartouche. On the right is a Star of David. Seaman's work. Outer dimension 13. 5 cm, weight 63. 7 g. Very nice patina. Will be shipped in a tracked and well protected parcel with certificate of compliance.
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