LARGE SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE WHALE TOOTH.

LARGE SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE WHALE TOOTH. An outstanding 19th century example. The 7” tooth is decorated on one side with a three-mast ship flying an American flag with stone lighthouse having round top, off its stern. In the ocean below the ship is another two-mast boat in full sail; a group of sperm whales, two on surface, one diving, and one breeching. The other side showing a woman standing with a man standing beside her embracing her. She wears a puffy-armed dress. He wears a hat and coat with checkered trousers. Above the couple is a half-view of a woman in fancy dress and above her are two touching cornucopias of fruit. On the side is a figure of a sailor. CONDITION: Tooth has a nice early patina, in very good condition with some lightness to scrimshaw work. 9-72083 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007

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
	552	$0.00	LARGE SCRIMSHAWED ANTIQUE WHALE TOOTH. An outstanding 19th century example. The 7” tooth is decorated on one side with a three-mast ship flying an American flag with stone lighthouse having round top, off its stern. In the ocean below the ship is another two-mast boat in full sail; a group of sperm whales, two on surface, one diving, and one breeching. The other side showing a woman standing with a man standing beside her embracing her. She wears a puffy-armed dress. He wears a hat and coat with checkered trousers. Above the couple is a half-view of a woman in fancy dress and above her are two touching cornucopias of fruit. On the side is a figure of a sailor. CONDITION: Tooth has a nice early patina, in very good condition with some lightness to scrimshaw work. 9-72083 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007 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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