Three Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth and Two Ivory-handled Canes

Description:

Three Scrimshaw Whale's Teeth and Two Ivory-handled Canes, 19th century, one tooth depicting a sailor, a rose, and a ship inscribed "Maria," one tooth on black stand with crosshatch design, three vignettes: two of whales, the third of the arctic, the third tooth depicting two women, (imperfections),cane lg. to 35, tooth lg. to 5 in.
Estimate $200-250

loss and cracks to teeth, one handle detached from cane


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