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170. WHALEMAN MADE TORTOISESHELL, WHALE IVORY AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL WATCH TOWER,
mid 19 th century, with tintype of the owner’s two children in a photo studio beneath the watch compartment and both flanked by turned
and carved whale ivory pillars and molding mounted on a stepdown base with mother-of-pearl inlaid diamonds, star, ovals, plaque,
etc. The tortoiseshell back plates and 3-tiers with finely cutout scrolls, 4 side window panels with Godey fashion dressed ladies. The
top is mounted with a whalebone hanging ring and 2 turned finials.
Height 9 ½ in. Width 7 ¾ in. Depth 4 ½ in.
5,000/6,000
171. WHALE IVORY AND INLAID TORTOISE SHELL PIE CRIMPER, 19 th century.
Length 6 in.
75
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1,200/1,500