Two Scrimshaw and Polychrome-decorated Whale's Teeth

Description:

Two Scrimshaw and Polychrome-decorated Whale's Teeth, 19th century, the teeth polished on each side, decorated with a diamond and rope border with a woman dressed in an elaborate gown on one and a military officer in Scottish uniform on the other, each tooth with a crack extending around the circumference of the tip highlighted with vine engraving, ht. to 7 5/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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