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45. A FINE PAIR OF WHALEMAN POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TEETH, circa 1850, the first
depicting a seated Lady Liberty behind a Federal shield with “Liberty” banner, holding a liberty hat looking in the direction of the
second tooth with Jack Tar seated on a cannon on the deck of the Constitution while holding a boarding pike. The reverse of each tooth
depicts young girls in fancy dress and red hats, one holding a riding crop and piece of printed paper. Mounted on a shaped and stepped
down mahogany stand. Chips to both tips and bases.
Teeth Height 5 in. x 2 ¼ in.
12,000/18,000
46. VERY FINE WHALER
CARVED WHALE IVORY
FIGURAL BODKIN, circa 1840,
the top carved with full length
military figure in formal uniform
and saber atop an extensively carved
bodkin with 9 different wraparound
designs, ending in a tapering smooth
spike.
Length 5 in.
700/1,000
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