19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH.

Tooth measures about 8-1/4″ long with an 8″ circumference. Has 5″ carving of Lady Liberty holding American flag and on verso patriotic American eagle with crudely carved patriotic motto. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall with soiling and patina. The eagle carving appears possibly done by a different hand and of later vintage. Lady Liberty has more wear to scrimshaw high spots. 2 long age cracks on either side as can be seen in photos. 49055-85 (1,200-1,500) – Lot 2173

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2173	$1,543.75	19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH. Tooth measures about 8-1/4″ long with an 8″ circumference. Has 5″ carving of Lady Liberty holding American flag and on verso patriotic American eagle with crudely carved patriotic motto. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall with soiling and patina. The eagle carving appears possibly done by a different hand and of later vintage. Lady Liberty has more wear to scrimshaw high spots. 2 long age cracks on either side as can be seen in photos. 49055-85 (1,200-1,500) – Lot 2173 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WHALE’S TOOTH.