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Antique Scrimshaw carved on actual whales' teeth and bone !!

This beautiful authentic antique whale's tooth scrimshaw has a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on one side.  His face is framed by American flags of the day and a striking eagle.  The delightful banner below states "E PLURIBUS UNUM" with a cannon tying it together. There is quite a bit of detail and the skill of the artist is evident. The other side takes advantage of the natural features of the tooth by draping a woman's dress over the gap. A flag flutters behind her and the scene is emblazoned by the phrase "GOD, OUR COUNTRY AND LIBERTY".  The tooth is heavier than most and measures 4 1/2" by 3". The tooth itself is interesting with its nice patina and a variety of natural features. This appears to be a very old tooth and is a very nice piece. The interior of the tooth is quite interesting as well.  (39)  SOLD

ANTIQUE CARVED WHALETOOTH Genuine whale's tooth carved with an Inuit religious figure. The detail is nice the figure itself is quite striking. The tooth has a nice patina and interesting natural features. The tooth measures 4" by 1 1/2". This is a very rare piece. (51)  $375

AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE WHALE'S TOOTH SCRIMSHAW  This is a beautiful authentic antique whale's tooth scrimshaw. One side is displays a portrait of "Comm. Isaac Hull" and further states "on Frigate Constitution protected Am shipping". A delightful border feature surrounds the image. The detail is intense and the artistry magnificent. The other side has the viewer looking down the barrel of a cannon surrounded by cannon balls and draped with ivy. The tooth measures 4 1/2" by 1". The tooth itself is interesting with its nice patina and a variety of natural features. The interior of the tooth is quite interesting as well. (47) SOLD

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