American Scrimshawed Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, 19th Century, very active whaling scene in the South Pacific with five boats out on a pod of whales, one whale on the horizon and one whale being hoisted up to the mother ship which is flying colors; the reverse engraved with an eagle clutching a liberty banner, arrows and American flag above a poem “Take This Gift of Mine, The Gift and Giver Hope is Thine, and Tho’ the Value is Small, a Loving Heart is Worth it All”
Length 7 in.
This item is included in the upcoming December 6, 2025 auction.
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