Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth

Description:

Scrimshaw-decorated Whale's Tooth, 19th century, one side with a polychrome image of a woman in a gown, the other with the image of "ROSANNA," ht. 5 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Shrinkage cracks, small chip on the inside of the base.


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