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50. WHALEMAN SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1860, the
horizontal view of a very active whaling scene with 2 whaleships, 5 longboats and 14 whales
on a very pronounce scalloped sea. The reverse vertical scene of a Polynesian bare-breasted
female holding a fish and basket with hut and palm tree in the distance.
Length 6 ½ in. Width 2 ¼ in.
2,000/3,000
51. WHALEMAN CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1860, bas relief carved fully rigged
bark on ocean with six stars and spread winged eagle with banner above. The reverse scrimshawed with monument of six American
flags.
Height 5 ¼ in.
2,000/3,000
Provenance: Eldred’s 2012, Thomas A. Gray Collection
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