Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth with Engraved Ship

Description:

Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth with Engraved Ship, depicting a ship of the line flying an American flag flanked by floral borders, heightened with red, green, and blue, with initials "LS" near the base, wd. 3 3/8, lg. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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