AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
19TH CENTURY SCRIMSHAW WHALE'S TOOTH. Tooth measures about 8-1/4" long with an 8" circumference. Has 5" carving of Lady Liberty holding American flag and on verso patriotic American eagle with crudely carved patriotic motto. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Very good overall with soiling and patina. The eagle carving appears possibly done by a different hand and of later vintage. Lady Liberty has more wear to scrimshaw high spots. 2 long age cracks on either side as can be seen in photos. 49055-85 (1,200-1,500) JS0