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52. WHALER POLYCHROME SCRIMSHAWED SPERM WHALE TOOTH, circa 1850, the obverse engraved with two
American ships flying three American flags and pennant, one ship is assisting the other distressed ship which is breaking up and on
fire with heavy billowing smoke emanating from the deck and engulfing the other ship due to the wind direction. The reverse depicts a
sketchpad of sorts with a merman wearing a crown and holding a trumpet and double fluke harpoon, a large spread-winged eagle with
Federal shield, American flag and clutching 5 arrows, and lastly a sloop with sails furled flying American flag and pennant.
Length 7 in. Width 3 in.

40,000/60,000
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